Dear Residents and Neighbors,
The Ocotillo Community Association has been in regular contact with SRP, as well as the City of Chandler and Intel, regarding the critical issue of the siting of the 230 kV power lines and the location of substations 27 and 28. There has not been any new information in the past couple of months, but we are excited to share the following email correspondence from Janeen Rohovit, of SRP, dated 9/9/13:
"....As you know, the SRP project team began working with the Gila River Indian Community (the Community) in early 2012 to explore options for locating a new transmission line on Community land. We continue to work diligently with the Community and some progress has been reached regarding a possible route alternative for the Price Road Corridor 230kV transmission line.
The Community has begun meeting with the allotted land owners to provide information about the project. Together, SRP and the Community have developed a route alternative that crosses both Community land and land owned by allotted land owners. The Community provided consent to share a general map of that proposed route at this stage of their process. That map is being posted on our web page at www.azpower.org this afternoon.
Please note, the Community proposed route is simply an additional alternative. SRP is not announcing additional route elimination at this time.
The Community is working through the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); a process conducted via the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), to permit this route. Please note this is an extensive process involving coordination with the Community, BIA and the allotted landowners.
As always, I am happy to address any questions ---
Janeen Rohovit
602-236-2679"
This new proposed route is encouraging and favorable to the interests of the residents of Ocotillo, however, this is another proposed route.
(http://www.srpnet.com/electric/transmission/projects/priceroadcorridor/pdf/CommunityRoute0813.pdf)
The only other route that is acceptable is immediately adjacent to Old Price Road. In concert with this decision substation 28 must be located along Old Price Road to utilize Intel's existing buildings and fully shield the substation from Dobson Road and the Ocotillo community. As of 9/10/13 SRP has told us they are not yet firm on the substation sites.
Just as in the past, your diligence and determination is needed. It is imperative that your voices be heard by SRP. Please continue to send in comment forms as the substation locations and associated pole lines will have a profound effect on our community if located inside our boundary.
http://www.srpnet.com/electric/transmission/projects/priceroadcorridor/default.aspx
Thank you for the tireless efforts of all of you who have been, and continue to be, involved in this process! The OCA Board remains committed to protecting the interests of the residents and businesses of Ocotillo. Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success.
Best,
Mike Palermo, President
On behalf of
The Ocotillo Community Association
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