Peru, Maine

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The portion of the MPRP located in Peru involves the construction of a new 115 kV transmission line and the rebuild of the existing 115 kV transmission line.

The construction will take place in the existing CMP corridor that crosses the Androscoggin River from Dixfield and enters the northeastern corner of Peru, from which point it crosses Route 108 (Auburn Road) and runs to the west and northwest roughly paralleling the Androscoggin River and Route 108 for approximately 7.7 miles before exiting Peru at the Rumford/Peru municipal boundary.

The existing 115 kV line currently runs on H-frame structures that are typically 45 feet in height and will be rebuilt to offset to the south from the center of the corridor and pipeline on primarily single-pole structures that are typically 75 feet in height. The new 115 kV line will be offset to the north from the center of the corridor on single-pole structures approximately 75 feet in height.

Permits & Approvals

Peru Permit Approval

04/19/2010

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

02/25/2009

Application submitted to town for necessary permits
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News & Events

Clearing update for Peru, Canton and Rumford

October 19, 2011

Clearing operations involve side trimming and mat removal
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Clearing progresses from Jay to Rumford

September 29, 2011

Clearing in Canton from Ludden Lane to Canton Point Road
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Helicopter work in Peru, Rumford

September 14, 2011

Clearing crews will be aided by a helicopter this week along the transmission corridor from Ridge Rd. in Peru to the vicinity of Industrial Park Rd. in Rumford
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Corridor trimming via helicopter is scheduled in Canton, Dixfield, Peru and Rumford

September, 09 2011

The helicopter is scheduled to start trimming corridors this weekend
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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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Clearing from Livermore Falls to Rumford Substation is underway

August, 09 2011

The clearing phase is underway in Livermore Falls, Jay, Canton, Dixfield, Peru & Rumford
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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 from Jay to Rumford

July 11, 2011

Clearing in Jay and now moving into Canton, Dixfield,and Peru
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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 to begin in Canton, Dixfield, Peru and Rumford

Summer 2011

Clearing to begin soon and continue through the summer
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Surveying Livermore Falls to Rumford

4/13/2011

Crews are currently surveying and flagging the Section 229 corridor in Livermore Falls, Jay, Canton, Dixfield, Peru and Rumford. Clearing is expected to begin soon.
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