Prospect, Maine

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In Prospect, as part of the MPRP, CMP proposes to upgrade one 115 kV transmission line. The upgrade includes removing the existing 115 kV transmission line, which now operates on two-pole H-frame structures typically 45 feet tall, and reconstructing the line on new single-pole structures that are typically 75 feet tall.

Permits & Approvals

Prospect Permit Approval

03/11/2010

Approval of permit by planning board and/or CEO
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Prospect Permit Amendment

03/03/2010

Amendment of proposed access roads to use existing trails
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Prospect Permit Application

01/28/2010

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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Transmission line construction in Prospect

January 16, 2012

Work rebuilding a 115 kV lines continues
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Construction has begun in Prospect

October 12, 2011

Crews set poles of Route 1A
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Prep for construction from Searsmont to Prospect

September 13, 2011

Crews preparing construction access in Searsport, Stockton Springs, and Prospect
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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 completed in Searsport, construction to commence in August

July, 28 2011

Clearing completed in Searsport, construction to commence in August
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Construction beginning from Searsport to Bucksport

July 18, 2011

Rebuild of 115 kV line Section 86 starting within next month
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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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Construction Prep in Searsport, Stockton Springs and Prospect

July 11, 2011

Minor clearing and site preparation work for transmission line construction on existing Section 86
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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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