BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company is hosting multiple open houses this week to gather public feedback on the proposed Wheeler Ridge Junction Project, which aims to improve electric reliability for more than 115,000 customers in the Bakersfield area.

The comprehensive infrastructure project would strengthen 27 miles of power lines across Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County areas to support the region's continued growth.

"There's very a tremendous amount of growth in the Bakersfield area. And we expect that that growth is going to continue," said Jeff Smith with Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

The project addresses the need for increased electrical capacity to accommodate new housing developments, commercial strips and businesses coming to the area.

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