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Cocke County approves agreement to reimburse Duke Energy for Pigeon River ramp repairs, estimated at $500,000
Summary
The commission approved an agreement authorizing Duke Energy to reconstruct access ramps along the Pigeon River (Walters FERC Project No. 432) with Cocke County agreeing to reimburse Duke Energy for the 'Total Actual Cost' (the agreement conservatively estimates $500,000). The county is to pay within 90 days after final inspection; target completion is early summer 2026, contingent on related bridge work.
Commissioner Bill Miller moved to approve an agreement with Duke Energy for reconstruction of river access ramps at the Walters Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 432). Commissioner Andy Ford seconded and the motion carried (10 ayes, 4 absent). The executed agreement (filed with the minutes) says Duke Energy will reconstruct Ramps 1 and 2 and will reconstruct Ramps 3 and 4…
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