Residents are encouraged to provide comments regarding the placement of a local high voltage line at upcoming public meetings. SRP has plans to site a 20-mile, 230,000 volt (230 kV) transmission line that will likely run through parts of Queen Creek.
SRP will host three open houses for review of route alternatives and to allow verbal or written public comment to SRP. Town residents are strongly encouraged to attend an open house to provide feedback related to potential line paths that may border their neighborhood. Route evaluation includes consideration of potential line operation issues, potential environmental effects of the route, current and anticipated land uses, and aesthetic impact of the transmission line. Open houses will be held:
Monday, Aug. 25th, 5 pm - 7 pm
Copper Basin K - 8 School
28682 N. Main St.
Queen Creek, AZ 85243
Tuesday, Aug. 26th, 5 pm - 7 pm
Queen Creek Middle School
20435 S. Ellsworth Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Wednesday, Aug. 27th, 5 pm - 7 pm
Payne Junior High School
7655 S. Higley Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
The line, dubbed as Abel-Moody, will connect the Moody Substation at Recker and Pecos roads with the Abel Substation currently under construction at Judd and Attaway roads; a third substation will be constructed between the Moody and Abel substations, possibly in Queen Creek, and will connect to the line as well. This additional 230kV line will allow SRP to keep pace with current and future electrical demands and will also provide greater reliability for SRP customers; the project in-service date is scheduled for summer 2012.
For more information about the project, please call SRP’s Abel-Moody line at (866) 537-7704 or visit azpower.org.