Mount Washington Considers Power Line and Big Backup Generator Building

The Union Leader reports the Mount Washington Commission is considering installing a powerline next the to cog railway (below ground to treeline and above ground thereafter). More controversial is a plan to replace the gutted former WMTW-TV generating building with a 3,700 square foot building for a backup generator. The manager of the Autoroad and the Appalachian Mountain Club have expressed concern about the building which has grown from 2,000 feet has being too large. The building is to have an observation deck looking into Tuckerman Ravine. Officials also note the summit has 104 days a year with winds exceeding hurricane force. If approved officials want to let bids by the end of February, begin construction in May and finish by the end of summer.