Duke Energy Project Halted

A project that Duke Energy said is a “strategic improvement to increase reliability, support the growth of the community and make our energy infrastructure more resilient against power outages around Lake Keowee” has come to a halt due to mechanical break downs and a contractor’s inability to complete the work.

Duke said that SCDOT has scheduled to replace the bridge near Emerald Pointe subdivision on SC188/Keowee School Road in the next few years, so new equipment can no longer be attached to the bridge. That is why, Duke said, they are removing their equipment from the bridge so the process of replacing it does not interrupt service in the future.

Duke officials said they are in communication with the Emerald Pointe Home Owners Association, since the work there impact it’s members.