I am getting a lot of questions about Pawnee-Daniels Park transmission line.... This will be proposed to the town cancel next fall.. not on the books now. Ive done a lot of investigating to understand what this project entails... I live near the existing power lines and I also wanted more information about the structure, height, electro magnetic impacts. I now consider myself well informed on this topic - message me if you want to discuss. What is your understanding of the Xcel proposal? Xcel Energy is predicting that due to the growth of Douglas County and areas south that the demand for electricity will increase and that they will need to supply another 550 MW (Mega Watts) in the next 6 years to meet this demand. The transmission lines will run adjacent to the current lines in the existing right-of-way. The new poles will range from 70 to 150 in height. As the existing poles are right at 140, not much of a difference. What have you done to understand the proposal and process? I have spent many hours on the phone gathering information. Many more researching online and reading the reports and talking with both Xcel and Douglas County. The only comment I can get from the Town of Parker is that an application has not been submitted so they cannot offer any specifics on what the proposal may look like. It is my understanding that this project will be submitted in the fall of 2015. What have you done to understand constituent concerns related to the proposal? I have received many comments and concerns from my fellow constituents on this project. Mainly from residents who live closest to the existing lines. I do understand their concerns and have researched them. The two links below show photos of what the additional line will look like. I have also researched the electromagnetic effects it may have and there is no research I have found that determines that power lines cause adverse reactions to those living near by. As far as real-estate values, I have learned that there may be a 2-9% decrease in property values. However, as this is an addition to existing lines I dont see it to be a factor. sb100transmission/projects/pawnee-daniels-park/collateral/photographic-simulation-hilltop.pdf sb100transmission/projects/pawnee-daniels-park/collateral/photographic-simulation-riva.pdf From town staff, we understand the mayor and town administrator have met with Xcel representatives to discuss the proposal. Have you ever discussed this project in a meeting or otherwise with an Xcel representative or anyone supporting this project? Of the many meetings I have attended, this project has not been discussed. It wont even be proposed until fall of 2015. In fact, most of the residents I ask about this project dont even know about it. If the PUC determines that the transmission line is needed, than I dont see it not happening. I do believe that running it next to the existing line would have the least impact on the 5.5 mile run through Parker. What have you done or plan to do to engage the interested parties in a search for a solution that works for all parties? When it does get proposed and becomes an issue that can be worked on then I believe being informed on the issues and getting input from our residents we will be able to come up with the best case option. I do know that to run a transmission line is approximately 1.8 million per mile where as burying the line cost 40 million per mile. What is your position on Xcels proposal? I will do everything I can to ensure the project will have the least amount of impact.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:28:13 +0000
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