Biddeford, Maine

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In Biddeford, the Maine Power Reliability Program includes work in the existing transmission line corridor that extends through the northwestern portion of the city for approximately 2.25 miles, from Arundel northeasterly to Saco. The corridor is approximately 300’ in width although currently only about 260’ of the corridor is cleared of trees. Currently the corridor contains two 115 kV lines, Section 163 and Section 238. A 34.5 kV distribution line, Section 175, is also within the corridor for a distance of about 370’ from the Saco River, at which point it leaves the corridor and heads easterly in its own corridor.

The proposed upgrades in Biddeford involve:

• Installing a new 345 kV transmission line, Section 3021, that will run along the southeastern portion of the corridor on 20 wooden H-frame structures which are typically 75’ in height.
  
• Rebuilding portions of the existing 115 kV transmission line, Section 238. In order to accommodate the new 345 kV transmission line where 34.5 kV line Section 175 also occupies the corridor, 2 existing Section 238 2-pole structures will be removed and replaced with 3 single-pole wood structures which will average 75’ in height. From the point where Section 175 leaves the transmission line corridor, Section 238 will occupy its existing structures.
• Rebuilding portions of the 34.5 kV line Section 175. In order to accommodate the new Section 3021 transmission line, one Section 175 structure will be replaced. The current structure is approximately 35’ in height and the conductors are arranged horizontally. The new structure will be a wooden H-frame structure and will be approximately 26’ in height.

Permits & Approvals

Biddeford Permit Approval

08/05/2010

Includes permit conditions set by Planning Board
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Biddeford Permit Application

06/01/2010

Application submitted to town for necessary permits
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News & Events

Construction commences in Biddeford

January 10, 2012

Construction progresses from Saco into Biddeford
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Clearing in Arundel and Biddeford

September 15, 2011

Clearing is nearing completion in select areas
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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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