OPEN HOUSES SET FOR PROPOSED VANTAGE TO POMONA HEIGHTS TRANSMISSION LINE
Posted: August 25th, 2010 1:23 PM
Contact:
Pacific Power media hotline, 800-570-5838 Aug. 25, 2010
Clark Satre, 509-575-3190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media advisory
Open houses set for proposed Vantage to Pomona Heights transmission line
Proposed route options have changed for line between Selah and Vantage; public involvement encouraged
YAKIMA, Wash. — Interested local residents are encouraged to attend either of two upcoming public open houses to learn more about Pacific Power's plans to build a new 230-kilovolt transmission line between substations near Vantage and Selah, Wash . The new line, about 60 miles long, is projected to be completed in 2013 and will ensure continued reliability of local electrical service and strengthen the regional transmission system.
Since this project was first discussed with the public more than two years ago, the originally preferred options crossing federal land have been fully explored and eliminated. That elimination requires consideration of route options crossing mostly private lands to the east and south of the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center. The final preferred path for the line has not yet been determined. Landowner and public input is encouraged and will help determine the final line route.
The open houses are scheduled for:
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Red Lion/Yakima Center
607 East Yakima Avenue
Yakima, Wash.
Thursday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Desert Aire Multi-Purpose Building
504 Clubhouse Way West, Lower Level
Mattawa, Wash.
Pacific Power is working with local landowners, community leaders, local and state agencies, tribes and others who may be affected to help determine the preferred final route for the line and in doing so treat all fairly while minimizing community and environmental impacts.
More information is available at www.pacificpower.net/transmission, in the Vantage to Pomona Heights section. Comments or questions also can be directed to the project hotline toll-free at 1-877-620-7678, or to ConstructionProjects@pacificorp.com
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