October 4 & 5, 2004
Decatur to Blakely Composite Cable Installation
Blakely South Terminal
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Above: The deep water plow used to install the cable in the Decatur to Blakely crossing.
Right: Shoreline installation at Blakely south. Tidal activity was an important factor in preparing the beach for landfall.
Below: Pulling the cable through the steel pipe (see Blakely Bore)
Below-Right: A trackhoe keeps the opening clear while the cable is being pulled up to the terminal site which is located on the hilltop shown in the picture to the right.
