HOUSTON, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) today announced that PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc. (PAR), a Quanta Services company, was selected by PPL Electric Utilities to install transmission infrastructure for the Northeast Pocono Reliability Project. PAR's scope of work for the project includes the installation of approximately 68 miles of new 230-kilovolt and 138-kilovolt overhead transmission line, erection of steel transmission structures, installation of concrete foundations and the construction and maintenance of access roads. PAR began construction on the project in May 2014 and expects to complete the project in May 2017.

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About Quanta Services
Quanta Services is a leading specialized contracting services company, delivering infrastructure solutions for the electric power and oil and gas industries. Quanta's comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining energy infrastructure. Additionally, in certain markets Quanta licenses fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure, offers lit network management services and provides related design, procurement, construction and maintenance services. With operations throughout North America and in certain international markets, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to safely complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope. For more information, visit www.quantaservices.com.

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