Work Locations and Updates

Medina EC has work in the areas listed below. When possible, members receive prior notification via email or call depending on the scope of the work. 

 

Pole Replacements

  • Lopeno: LineTec
  • Randado: LineTec
  • North Batesville: LineTec

 

Line Upgrades/Rebuilds

  • Castroville area around FM1957/Potranco – Megans Landing : SPS

 

Circuit Patrol 

This project aims to inspect all circuits on our system as a proactive measure to identify and fix problems before they lead to power outages. Projects are identified by their substation. Circuits are inspected by Medina EC personnel. 

  • Randado Feeder 2 - Through March 2
    The southern part of Jim Hogg county bordering Brooks, Starr and Zapata counties. 
  • Dilley (60) Feeder 3 - Through March 14
    South of FM 117 and north of TX Hwy 85.
  • Ferris Feeder 3 - Through March 14
    North Uvalde County/South Real County 
  • Hondo Feeder 3 - Through April 18
    East and west of SH173 from about CR 241 to CR 252 to just south of HWY 90 between CR 446 and CR 4513. 

 

Pole & Equipment Inspections (Ground)

  • Roma along 83: Source Electric (TxDot Project)
  • Moore: Osmose - Through April
  • Castroville: M&S Engineering - Through February
  • Big Wells: M&S Engineering - Through February 

 

Pole & Equipment Inspections (Aerial/Drone Inspections)

Aerial inspections are efficient ways to allow us to collect data on the pole and wire locations and heights/clearances of the existing infrastructure, while also collecting topography data of the terrain.

  • None currently

 

Planned Power Outages

  • None at this time. 

 

Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Work:

You can learn more about our vegetation management program and find a map of the current work locations here.

Work consists of trimming trees for line clearance, brush removal, and treating cut brush in fences. Contractors and work areas are listed below:

All Medina EC contractors have letters showing that they are an approved contractor along with the dates of the work. If you see someone suspicious, do not hesitate to ask them for their credentials.

  • D'Hanis South - Cedar Beetle - Through March
  • Hondo South - Cedar Beetle - Through March
  • Natalia West - Pannell Co - Through March
  • Dilley South - Pannell Co - Through December
  • Dilley North - Pannell Co - Through December
  • Sabinal South - Pannell Co - Through December
  • Pearsall East - Cedar Beetle - Through December

Members with phone numbers and email addresses receive notifications prior to work beginning in their area. You may also call our office at 1-866-632-3532 and our staff will verify contractor locations.