The Tucson City Council approved a new special exception process allowing utilities to avoid undergrounding transmission lines in certain conditions.
Nicole Ludden A proposed high-voltage transmission line that would run through central Tucson may be closer to fruition after the Tucson City Council approved certain exceptions Tuesday for utilities to build overhead power lines in scenic and gateway corridors.
People are also reading… The conversation around the city’s undergrounding requirements has evolved since the city’s zoning administrator determined last summer the Kino transmission line must abide by the city’s undergrounding rules. The proposed route along North Campbell is a gateway corridor. “On one hand, our growing city has a need for increased grid capacity and reliability. This could not be more evident as we strive to electrify our transportation system … we want to remove ourselves from fossil fuels and use much more electricity, which is perceived to be a cleaner energy source,” Mayor Regina Romero said at Tuesday’s meeting.
Four of the criterion listed were moved to blanket requirements instead of factors projects must qualify for at least two of, including that projects must be “as unobtrusive as possible” and must “remain consistent with the overall purpose and integrity” of gateway and scenic routes. Collection: Read more on Tucson Electric Power's proposed power line Read the latest coverage of Tucson Electric Power's proposed power line plans.
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