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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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