Morcom Loop 69kV project
SRP has selected the route for the Morcom Loop 69kV power line in your community.
The route was selected based upon input from residents and property owners and was reviewed by the town's SRP Task Force. SRP engineers considered a variety of factors in our final route selection, including future electrical needs, construction feasibility, maintainability and cost. The new line will start at the Morcom substation on Ellsworth, approximately one-quarter of a mile south of Riggs Road. The line will run south on Ellsworth to Empire Road, where it will connect to SRP's existing 69kV line.
The Bateman substation, located near Riggs and Sossaman, is now forecasted to be needed in 2015 or later. Therefore, the tie lines for Bateman will not be sited at this time.
SRP held an open house on June 5, 2008, to share
information about the power needs of your community
and gather feedback on possible route options. Based on
that input and engineering criteria, SRP proposed four
route options for the new 69kV lines.
SRP held a second open house on July 17, 2008 for area residents to seek public input on the route alternatives. Residents were asked for their route preference for the project.
As always, we strive to provide the community with advanced notice of new substations and subtransmission lines, and provide opportunities for the public to offer input on these new facilities.
The Morcom line will be built by fall 2010; residents along the selected route will be notified in advance of construction. This new 69kV line will ensure your neighborhood continues to receive the service our customers have grown to expect.
Typically, new 69kV lines are built on a mix of steel and wood poles, about 65-75 feet tall.
The 69kV subtransmission network serves as the backbone of SRP's neighborhood electrical system. These power lines interconnect the neighborhood substations, providing system redundancy and added reliability. Our 69kV lines can be found along almost any linear feature that serves as a transportation corridor, including major arterial streets, canals, freeways and railroads.
Whether we are providing for the needs of a new community, subdivision or business park, or meeting the enhancement needs of an existing neighborhood, SRP's goal remains constant: provide the low-cost, reliable electricity that you have come to expect from us.
SRP will continue to update you about
our plans for Queen Creek's electric
system needs. Please check back to this page for additional information as it becomes available.
If you have questions or comments, please call SRP at (602) 236-2872, send a fax to (602) 236-2003, or send us an e-mail at 69kv@srpnet.com.