Eliot, Maine

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The project proposed in Eliot will take place within the existing transmission line corridor which runs from South Berwick to the Three Rivers Substation in the western portion of town for approximately 1.4 miles. The project involves the installing a new 345 kV transmission line, Section 3022, on the eastern side of the corridor on wooden H-frame structures averaging 75 feet in height, as well as the rebuilding of the existing 115 kV transmission line Section 250 on single pole structures averaging 75 feet in height. Additionally, the Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) is proposing a major expansion to the existing Three Rivers Substation. The project is still seeking the necessary permits in Eliot.

Permits & Approvals

Eliot Permit Approval

05/17/2011

Eliot Planning Board decision approving permit for work
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Eliot Permit Application

03/05/2010

Permit application for work in Eliot
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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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Vegetative clearing operations commence in Elliot

January 16, 2012

Mowing will begin as a part of vegetative operations
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Surveying is scheduled to begin in Eliot

December 06, 2011

Crews will begin surveying clearing limits in the town of Eliot in the near future
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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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