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South Washington County Community Forum
Join your neighbors and PGE for an open conversation about the energy that powers your homes and businesses. Bring your questions and hear about infrastructure upgrades planned for South Washington County, how we’re keeping power safe and reliable, and what we are doing to help manage costs for customers.
The event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Conestoga Middle School Library, 12250 SW Conestoga Drive in Beaverton.
Questions? Email: communityconnect@pgn.com
Project Overview
The Westside Upgrade Project will improve grid reliability by increasing the capacity and efficiency of a critical transmission pathway. These upgrades are necessary to accommodate changing energy patterns and stabilize the system as more renewable energy flows north from California. When complete, the project will deliver more reliable and cost-effective electricity to PGE customers.
Upgrades include:
- Rewires approximately 15 miles of 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line with advanced conductor for more capacity
- Modifies or replaces existing poles and towers, and installs new poles where needed, to accommodate the heavier advanced conductor for improved resilience
- Bifurcates 5 miles of 230-kV transmission line for increased efficiency
- Upgrades PGE’s Sherwood, Murrayhill and St Marys substations in southwest Washington County for enhanced reliability
All construction will take place within existing easements or on PGE property. Some activities may temporarily impact surrounding communities, including possible traffic disruptions. PGE and our contractors will notify affected residents and businesses ahead of time to minimize inconvenience.
Timeline
Project Start
In-Service
McLoughlin - Pearl - Sherwood
Murrayhill - Sherwood
St Marys - Murrayhill
Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Before & After
See realistic before-and-after photo simulations at specific project locations. Final design may change pending engineering and permit review.
Transmission Structures
Existing poles and towers will be replaced or modified, and new structures will be added to accommodate the heavier advanced conductor. Structure heights may increase up to 15′ for proper ground and vegetation clearance.
Construction Updates
Construction on the McLoughlin-Pearl-Sherwood segment is now underway. Visit this webpage for updates as they become available.
Questions? Comments?
Contact PGE at PGEprojects@pgn.com.
