PW-SEV/BRG 500kV transmission projectThe Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for the Pinal West to Southeast Valley/Browning (PW-SEV/BRG) project. The ACC reached its decision on Aug. 16, 2005 after completing the decision process. The Commissioners approved a route that slightly differs from the route recommended by the Line Siting Committee, specifically in the Coolidge area. ACC approves request to add 230kV double circuitOn Nov. 19, 2008, the ACC issued Decision No. 70610 approving SRP's request to include a 230kV circuit on the 500kV structures:
SRP made the request in a June 30, 2008 compliance filing to the ACC (under Condition No. 23 of the CEC). With the Commission's approval of these two segments of 230kV circuit, the transmission line for the certificated route from Santa Rosa to Abel will be 500/230kV double circuit. The Commission previously approved the 230kV segment from Thornton Road (on Cornman Road) to the Pinal Central Substation in December 2006 (Decision No. 69183) under a separate Condition No. 23 filing. View the application filed with the ACC on June 30, 2008 below. For ease of use, the filing is separated into three parts: Request to expand 500kV power line corridor in Pinal CountyOn June 4, 2008 the Commissioners voted to deny SRP's request to expand the corridor width west of the Pinal Central (formerly Pinal South) substation (near the Pinal County Fairgrounds). As a result, the original route approved in the August 2005 CEC decision remains in effect. That route will traverse along the south side of Laughlin Road alignment from Curry Road to Eleven Mile Corner Road, crossing through the Pinal County Fairgrounds just north of the oval track, and then into the Pinal Central (formerly Pinal South) Substation. Construction of the line in this area is anticipated to begin in 2009 with an anticipated in-service date of 2011. View a map of the certificated route Background on motion to amend On April 4, 2008, SRP filed a motion to amend the decision of the ACC (2.1MB PDF) regarding the CEC that calls for expanding the permitted corridor width west of the Pinal Central (formerly Pinal South) substation and requests expedited consideration.
ACC hearings ACC public comment meeting The ACC also held a formal hearing on SRP's request on May 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the ACC offices located at 1200 West Washington Street, in downtown Phoenix. The public was also invited to attend this hearing. The Commissioners held a special open meeting on June 4, 2008 to vote on the matter (view the meeting notice). Landowners/homeowners located near the affected area should receive two mailings providing details on the public comment meeting and the formal hearing:
Approved CECApproved route map View the CEC decision Maps of ACC approved corridor width for design
Project fact sheet Construction schedule
Project backgroundFind out more about what the project entails, its origin and the public process, and information about electromagnetic fields (EMF). Contact usIf you have questions or comments about the project, please contact us. E-mail: Send questions to webmaster@azpower.org. Telephone: Call SRP Public Involvement at (602) 236-2872 or (800) 380-6123. Information request form: For questions about the project, complete our online request for information form.
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