Augusta, Maine

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In Augusta, the project includes the construction of a new 345 kV transmission line and the rebuilding and rerating of the existing 115 kV transmission lines in a portion of CMP’s corridor between the municipal boundaries of Whitefield and Chelsea.

In constructing the 345 kV transmission line, one steel structure averaging 100 feet in height will be erected in Augusta. Additionally, the existing 115 kV transmission lines will be rebuilt to replace the existing H-frame structures with monopole structures approximately 75 feet in height.

There will be a re-rate of 6.2 miles of 115 kV transmission line in the CMP corridor from the East Side Substation to Chelsea. Re-tensioning conductors and adjusting poles will be included in this re-rate.

Permits & Approvals

Augusta Determination for Sect. 88

06/09/2010

Letter determining that no permit required for Section 88 Re-rate
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Augusta Permit Approval

01/12/2010

Approval of permit by planning board and/or CEO
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Augusta Permit Application

12/18/2009

Application submitted to town for necessary permits
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News & Events

Line Rebuild near completion from Windsor to Chelsea

September 29, 2011

Rebuild of existing 115 kV line nearly complete in Windsor, Whitefield, Augusta, Chelsea
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Transmission line rebuild nearing completion from Windsor to Chelsea

September 14, 2011

Transmission line rebuild nears completion as work continues by River Rd and Hankerson Rd in Chelsea
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Crew Saves Detroit Barn

August 10, 2011

Anthony Iannello and Jared Haney, L.E. Myers Co., fought a barn fire on Troy Rd. in Detroit while returning from MPRP jobsite.
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Albion Road Autotransformer Delivered

August 11, 2011

Photos of the massive 345-kV autotransformer being delivered to Benton from Searsport.
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Section 60 reconstruction continues

July, 18 2011

The reconstruction of Section 60 makes progress in Chelsea, Windsor
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Transmission & Distribution World features MPRP!

July 15, 2011

"Jobs Meet Reliability" - How the MPRP is Strengthening Maine's Grid and Economy
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CMP donates Mud Pond to Stanton Bird Club

July 15, 2011

241 acres of land surrounding Mud Pond in Monmouth transferred for conservation
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CMP's Policies Manage Osprey Nests Responsibly

July 12, 2011

Hundreds of ospreys nest on our utility poles. We share your concerns for the safety of these birds, and our company has policies and personnel in place to manage these nests responsibly.
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Rebuild of Section 60 and Section 88

July 11, 2011

Transmission line construction progresses in Windsor, Augusta and Chelsea
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Transmission Line Construction in Chelsea, Windsor and Augusta

June 13, 2011

Rebuild of existing lines in Chelsea and Augusta continues as Sec. 41 in Windsor removed.
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Herald/Telegram Feature: CMP & Local Timber Mat Producers

June 10, 2011

Portland Press Herald/ Maine Sunday Telegram article highlights work of local timber mat suppliers for the MPRP
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Clearing continues, construction begins from Windsor to Monmouth

5-3-2011

Clearing operations continue from Chelsea to Monmouth and crews are completing clearing operations and construction transmission lines from Chelsea to Windsor
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Clearing Windsor to Chelsea Continues

4/12/2011

Clearing in Windsor, Whitefiled, Augusta and Chelsea continues between Griffin Road and White' Junkyard on Goodwill Drive
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