Quail-Meacham-Watkins 69kV project
SRP has selected the route for the Quail-Meacham-Watkins 69,000-volt (69-kV) power line in your community.
The route was selected based upon input from residents, property owners and developers. SRP engineers considered other factors in
their final route selection, including future electrical needs, construction feasibility, maintainability and cost.
The selected route will tap into the
existing line at Bella Vista and
Schnepf roads, with the new line
running along the north side of
Union Pacific Railroad and
connecting to the future Watkins
substation. Typically, new 69-kV lines
are built on a mix of steel and wood
poles about 65 feet tall.
The map to the right highlights the selected route.
SRP held an open house June 21, 2007 in Queen Creek to discuss
this project with area residents.
During the open house, SRP employees who specialize
in planning, engineering and land management were
present to answer questions from residents. Additional information and displays about our
plans for the area were available.
SRP anticipates continued customer growth in northeastern Pinal County. To ensure you have reliable power, we must build new lines and
substations.
As always, we strive to provide the community with advance notice of new substations and subtransmission lines, and provide opportunities for the public to offer input on these new facilities.
The Quail-Meacham-Watkins line will be built by spring 2009; residents 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 inform you about this project's progress. 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.