SRP Seeks Public Feedback on South Mountain Transmission Project

Salt River Project (SRP) is proposing the South Mountain Transmission (SMT) Project to support future development along the South Mountain Freeway in Laveen, Arizona. SRP is requesting public feedback and will host one in-person and two virtual open houses for the public to learn more about the project and provide input.

The City of Phoenix is planning for future development in Laveen that could include a mix of land uses, such as an industrial and tech park, retail, hospitals, hotels and resorts, residential areas and other new businesses that could bring high-paying jobs.

To meet expected energy needs for the proposed development, SRP plans to build a new 500/230/69 kV substation, 4-5 miles of two new overhead double-circuit 230-kilovolt (kV) overhead transmission lines and a half-mile of two new overhead 500-kV overhead transmission lines.

SRP is preparing an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility for the 230-kV lines with the Arizona Corporation Committee (ACC). As part of that process, SRP will attend public hearings with the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee before seeking final approval from the ACC.

SRP has scheduled one in-person and two virtual open house events for the public to learn more about the proposed project and provide feedback.  To sign up for an open house, visit srp.net/SMTOpenHouse or call 1-855-584-1484. Residents can learn more about the project at www.srp.net/SMT, and in Spanish at srp.net/smtspanish. A Spanish-speaking expert will be available at the open houses.

Virtual Meetings:

• Thursday, May 30, 12 p.m.
  • Online
  • Registration is required 
     
• Thursday, May 30, 5:30 p.m.  
  • Online
  • Registration is required

In-Person Meeting:

• Thursday, June 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Betty H. Fairfax High School (8225 S 59th Ave., Laveen, AZ 85339)
  • Registration is encouraged but not required