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PPL's Orefield Project proposes a two-mile high voltage transmission line corridor in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, impacting local landowners and businesses. The corridor will extend 200-250 feet wide, ending near a planned data center site across Cedar Crest Boulevard.

Local residents, including the Totenbiers, express concerns about property values and future development. PPL is negotiating easements but may seek eminent domain if agreements are not reached. The project requires approval from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and could start in summer 2026, concluding in 2028.