Monroe, Maine

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The part of the program located in Monroe involves work in the two transmission line corridors that traverse the Town.

In the corridor which extends through the northeastern portion of the Town for approximately 6 miles from Dixmont southeasterly through Monroe and into Frankfort, the project involves the construction of a new 345 kV transmission line and the rebuilding of the existing 115 kV transmission line. The existing 115 kV transmission line, which currently runs on H-frame structures that are typically 45 feet in height on the south side of the corridor, will be moved to the north side of the corridor and placed on single-pole structures that are typically 75 feet in height. The new 345 kV transmission line will run in the same corridor on H-frame structures that are typically 75 feet in height.

In the corridor which runs through the southwest corner of the Town for approximately 3.5 miles between Swanville and Frankfort, the project involves the construction of a new 115 kV transmission line. It will be installed on the north side of the corridor and will run on H-frame structures which are typically 55 feet in height.

Permits & Approvals

Monroe Permit Approval

07/26/2010

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

05/01/2010

Permit application for work in Monroe
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News & Events

Transmission line work in Monroe

January 16, 2012

Work is ongoing rebuilding a 115 kV line
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Clearing in Monroe

January 16, 2012

Clearing crews will be tree trimming
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Transmission line construction in Monroe

December 19, 2011

Construction in Monroe will be occurring throughout December
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Clearing is progressing from Frankfort to Brooks

September 13, 2011

Clearing in Frankfort, Winterport, Monroe, Swanville and Brooks. Surveying complete in Waldo.
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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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Clearing nears completion construction makes progress in northern towns

August, 15 2011

The completion of clearing in some areas leads to new phase of construction
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Surveying underway in Frankfort, Monroe, Brooks and Waldo

August, 15 2011

Survey of right of way clearing limits is underway in Frankfort, Monroe, Brooks and Waldo
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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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Clearing in Orrington has begun as of July, 25th

July, 28 2011

Clearing in Orrington has begun as of July, 25th
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Transmission construction and clearing updates for Section 203

July, 18 2011

Transmission reconstruction of Section 203 underway, clearing is ongoing
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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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Clearing and Construction along Section 203

July 11, 2011

Clearing in Dixmont, Plymouth, Monroe and Frankfort
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Clearing and Construction Prep from Pittsfield to Frankfort

July 1, 2011

Clearing operations continue in Monroe and Frankfort and crews are laying mats along Section 203 for construction
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Clearing progress in Section 203 corridor from Pittsfield to Frankfort

June 13, 2011

Clearing operations continue in from Detroit to Frankfort in preparation for transmission line construction.
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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 from Detroit to Frankfort

5-2-2011

Clearing crews working from Detroit to Dixmont, starting in Monroe soon, followed by Winterport and Frankfort
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Clearing from Pittsfield to Frankfort Progressing

4/13/2011

Clearing crews are on schedule to complete clearing in sensitive resource areas in Pittsfield, Detroit, Plymouth, Troy, Dixmont, Monroe, Winterport and Frankfort this week.
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