Geneva Substation
The Geneva Substation is critical for Grant PUD to continue to supply reliable electrical service while meeting the increasing needs of its customers in the Mattawa area.
| Construction launch date |
January 2012 |
Anticipated completion date |
May 30, 2012 |
Proposed location |
Mattawa |
Preliminary construction cost |
$1.1 million |
Project contact information
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Rudy Perez (509) 754-5048 |
FAQs
Why is Grant PUD building the Geneva Substation?
- To allow for load balancing with existing area distribution lines
- To increase service reliability in the Mattawa area
- To meet existing loads in the area while also planning for future load growth
Why was the proposed location for the Geneva Substation chosen?
- The property is adjacent to an existing Grant PUD transmission line
- The property is near current and anticipated loads
What is the Geneva Substation going to look like?
- The Geneva Substation design will follow typical Grant PUD 230kV substation construction standards, and for aesthetic purposes, incorporate the following:
- Block wall fencing surrounding the location see example
- Weathering steel structures
- Gravel approach and apron along 2nd Street
- Substation footprint will be on only the southern two-thirds of the property
When will Geneva Substation construction begin?
- Anticipated construction begins January 2012
What kind of disturbance will construction cause?
- Grading and earthwork equipment in the area
- Dust
- Typical construction equipment noise
How is Grant PUD proposing to minimize the impact of this project?
During Construction
- Site ingress and egress from 2nd Street
- Dust control
During Operation
- Substation lighting will be on only when Grant PUD crews are working after dark
- Noise levels will comply with WAC 173-060
- Site ingress and egress from 2nd Street
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