Why do we have such tall utility poles along the construction portion of Sams Point Road?
SCE&G looked at the past electrical power consumption for Ladys Island and found we were increasing our demand for electricity on Ladys Island by 10% each year. To cope with this increasing demand SCE&G will provide a larger transmission line down Sams Point Road to the intersection of Brickyard Point Road. The new transmission line will be capable of providing 250% more electrical power than the present system. However, to provide both transmission lines and distributions lines requires taller poles. The poles are 85 foot tall.
