BLM issues decision on proposed transmission line upgrade
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Kingman, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office has authorized the UniSource Antares to Meadview 69 kV Upgrade Project. The project will improve power quality and reliability for customers in the community of Meadview, Mohave County, Arizona.
The decision approves construction of a new approximately 8.3-mile 69-kilovolt transmission line along Pierce Ferry Road, from Antares to Greentree Road. Approximately 3.49 miles of the powerline will be on BLM-managed lands.
The purpose of the project is to resolve voltage issues in the growing community of Meadview, AZ. The proposed extension of the 69kV powerline would meet the increased energy demands and provide consistent reliable electricity to the area.
The BLM issued a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact based on the analysis provided in the UniSource Antares to Meadview 69 kV Upgrade Environmental Assessment DOI-BLM-AZ-C010-2022- 0003-EA.The link to the project is https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2016129/510.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the decision, contact the Kingman Field Office at 928-718-3700.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.