Maine Power

Construction Info


Belfast, Maine

Belfast, Maine

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In Belfast, the project involves the expansion of the existing substation yard for new equipment and the construction of a new 115kV transmission line within the existing corridor. The substation expansion will create 1,307 square feet (0.3 acres) of new non-vegetated surface area. The new transmission line project will involve the installation of five transmission line poles ranging from 43 to 61 feet in height.

Permits & Approvals

Belfast Permit Application

06/17/2009

Application submitted to town for necessary permits
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News & Events

Portland Press Herald reports on MPRP Milestone!

May 16, 2012

The delivery of the Larrabee Road Substation Autotransformer
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Delivery of Larrabee Road Substation Autotransformer Saturday, May 19

May 12, 2012

Attention travelers! Possible delays on Route 202 between Greene and Lewiston
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Bangor Daily News reports on the progress of the MPRP

May 02, 2012

CMP’s $1.4 billion upgrade project on schedule and budget
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Clearing operations in Belfast

February 20, 2012

Clearing scheduled to begin in late February
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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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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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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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