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FPL pauses planned transmission-line project after Walton County push
Summary
Lee Moore of Scenic Walton told commissioners Florida Power & Light has "decided to table the entire project for now," halting plans that had proposed a transmission line across Top Hatchee Bay; commissioners said the pause is a temporary victory for local aesthetics and resiliency concerns.
Lee Moore, representing Scenic Walton, told the Walton County Board of County Commissioners that Florida Power & Light has "decided to table the entire project for now," including a proposed transmission line that had been planned to run over Top Hatchee Bay.
Moore said the group first learned of the plan in 2024 and urged FPL to consider undergrounding where feasible. He said the company is "doing some engineering and cost studies" but for now is not moving forward with…
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