Project need/benefit open houses:
Summary of public comments
The PV-SEV/BOB Project held a series of open houses in July to introduce the Project, as well as to discuss the need it will fulfill and the benefit it will provide. 
Below is a brief overview of comment forms submitted and comments made at each of the public open houses in the first series. A total of 161 public citizens attended one of the five open houses in the series.
Date: July 16, 2002, 4-7 p.m.
Location: Casa Grande Union High School
2730 North Trekell Road, Casa Grande
Attendees: 50
Comments submitted on comment form: 10
Computer-generated comment contact records: 2
The nature of the comment forms received is as follows:
- General concern is the exact location of the route of the line. Suggestion to move the Study Area boundary into the northern portion of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Did not want the transmission line in Casa Grande.
- How will this be paid for and what will be the affect on the consumer?
- Agree with the project, can see the need for it in the future.
- No other comments than to state that agreement with Casa Grande mayor and city council.
- Will not be available for the next round of open houses and wants a map with proposed routes mailed to him at the time they are available.
The following are written comments on the public comment board displayed at the open house:
- Expand study area to include Gila River Indian Community
- CATS map is confusing because it shows the route of a power line that we're told is still up for discussion
- I'm skeptical that our property tax burden will be reduced because the government will just increase spending by an equal amount
- Please avoid northern Casa Grande
- I have no comments at this time, but will once the line routes are proposed
- The power is needed because of the growth we're experiencing
- What's in it for Casa Grande?
Date: July 17, 2002, 4-7 p.m
Location: Coolidge High School
600 West Northern, Coolidge
Attendees: 35
Comments submitted on comment form: 4
Computer-generated comment contact records: 2
The nature of the comment forms received is as follows:
- Concerned about routes impact on private land uses and values. State and federal land should be used as much as possible to minimize impacts on private land in areas that will see future development.
- No comments at this time.
- Doesn't want 500kV lines in Section 55 along BLM land. Doesn't believe water is available for 50 years is accurate for all the future development that is proposed.
- Would like PDF files of aerial photos of PV-SEV/BOB, Coolidge-Florence sub-study area, proposed corridors and existing lines, and CRF schedule.
- Two people wanted to be on the mailing list.
The following are written comments on the public comment board displayed at the open house:
- We need better electric transmission for the area.
- Open houses forums are a great idea.
- Coolidge will benefit from this transmission line project.
Date: July 18, 2002, 4-7 p.m.
Location: Apache Junction High School
2525 South Ironwood Road, Apache Junction
Attendees: 49
Comments submitted on comment form: 7
The nature of the comment forms received is as follows:
- General concern of the location of substations & power lines are to be built. Staff is great.
- There are existing power lines north of her property, and she doesn't want any over her property.
- Project power lines should be located south of Southern and east of Signal Butte.
- Initial view: Well done! Progressive and proactive.
- Start as soon as possible.
- Project appears to be south of his community. Staff people representing Project are terrific.
- The desert can't support more growth; nuclear plants are safer.
The following are written comments on the public comment board displayed at the open house:
- We need more power, but please keep the lines away from populated areas.
- We've got to have it.
- Please stay south of Highway 60.
- We need to avoid California-style blackouts and prices.
- Get it done and get it done fast.
- Please put townships and ranges on maps so we can get a better idea of locations.
- Please build transmission lines on as many existing corridors as possible.
Date: July 23, 2002, 4-7 p.m.
Location: Mobile Elementary School
42798 South 99th Avenue, Maricopa
Attendees: 17
Comments submitted on Comment Form: 2
Computer Generated Comment Contact Records: 1
The following are written comments on the public comment board displayed at the open house:
- Has 55,000 acres south of Mobile and southwest of Maricopa. Already has transmission lines running across the property and doesn't want any more. Also has underground water lines running through the property. Also has a cattle ranch on this land; wants notification of any routes running through her property.
- Wants to participate in the CRF.
- Interested in possible long-term benefits to the community (i.e., roads and electrical power).
Public comment board:
- Please avoid Lufthansa Airpark.
- Please avoid Walter Ranch Airstrip.
- Please avoid Schu Ranch Airstrip.
- Use existing corridors as much as possible.
- Please avoid the National Monument.
Date: July 24, 2002, 4-7 p.m.
Location: Arlington Elementary School
16351 Arlington School Road, Arlington
Attendees: 10
Comments submitted on comment form: 2
Computer-generated comment contact records: 2
The nature of the comment forms received is as follows:
- 2 people wanted to be on the mailing list.
- 2 people wanted to be kept informed on the Project.
The following are written comments on the public comment board displayed at the open house:
- Please use existing corridors.
- We appreciate all of the information that was provided so we'll know what's going on when we see the construction.
- It seems like the power is going only to the East Valley.
Find out more about the PV-SEV/BOB Project components and schedule or contact us with questions or comments. You can also call toll-free at 866-PVSEV99 (866-787-3899).
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