Transmission Line 705 Project
About the Project
The Transmission Line 705 (TL705) project is the proposed construction of a new 138 kilovolt (kV) underground transmission cable that spans approximately 5.5 miles between two area substations in the Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York. Construction is due to begin on or about September 24, 2024.
The proposed route goes from west to east from the Burns Substation access road, beneath N. Pascack Rd, onto Smith Rd, then south on N. Middletown Rd, east onto Rt. 59, north on College Ave, east on West Nyack Rd, then onto Western Highway North, turning east and running beneath the CSX railroad tracks and onto the West Nyack Substation property.
This project will provide additional electric power to the southern Rockland County area, making the system more robust and safe, and improving service reliability.
Permitting and Approvals
To construct the Project, O&R will need all the necessary permits/approvals:
Federal Permits:
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Notification to New York State Thruway Authority
State Permits/Approvals:
- New York State Public Service Commission under Article VII of the Public Service Law, the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need.
- Environmental Management & Construction Plan (EM&CP)
- New York State Department of Transportation – Utility Work Permit
Municipality Permits:
- Local approval from the Rail Road Crossing
- Consultation with Town of Clarkstown and the municipalities along the route
Where to Find Our Filings
Documents related to this project have been filed and can be found at the following libraries:
- Nanuet Public Library – 149 Church St, Nanuet, NY 10954 – (845) 623-4281
- West Nyack Free Library – 65 Strawtown Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994 – (845) 358-6081
- New City Library – 220 N. Main St, New City, NY 10956 – (845) 634-4997
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Document |
Date |
| Public Involvement Plan (PDF) | December 2019 |
| Engineering Management and Construction Plan | March 2024 |
| Notice of the Start of Construction | September 2024 |
Project Status
Week beginning - Monday, August 6, 2025:
- Continue layout and test holing along WestNyack Road in anticipation of transmission manhole install
- Excavate, sheet and prepare for two transmission manholes
- Set two transmission manholes.
- Backfill transmission manholes
Week beginning - Monday, August 13, 2025:
- Continue transmission manhole installation along West Nyack Road
- Backfill transmission manholes
- Begin interconnecting duct bank into newly installed manholes
- Additional crew to begin duct bank installation along West Nyack Road
Week beginning - Monday, August 20, 2025:
- Continue transmission manhole installation along West Nyack Road
- Begin fiber hand hole installation
- Backfill transmission manholes
- Begin interconnecting duct bank into newly installed manholes
- Resume duct bank install along West Nyack Road
- Restore areas as needed around manholes and tie-ins
Week beginning - Monday, August 27, 2025:
- Resume and complete duct bank installation along North Pascack Road and finalize all interconnections into duct bank structures
- Restoration of Smith Road and North Pascack Road