BLM Evaluates Transmission Line Proposal Near Cañon City
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CAÑON CITY, Colo. –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office announced today a 15-day public scoping period on a proposed transmission line project north of Cañon City.
Black Hills Energy is proposing to construct the Cañon West Reliability Project, a 39-mile, 115-kV single circuit transmission line to improve electric power distribution and accommodate future growth in Pueblo West, Penrose, Florence, and Cañon City. Less than a mile of the transmission line would be on BLM-managed lands, with the rest on county, state, and private lands.
“Energy infrastructure projects like this proposed transmission line are important for the local communities we serve,” said Keith Berger, Royal Gorge Field Office Manager. “We look forward to hearing from the public so that we can make an informed decision.”
Comments can be submitted online through the BLM ePlanning site at https://go.usa.gov/xmfvk until June 7, 2019.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or any other personal identifying information in your comments, please be aware that your entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While individuals may request BLM to withhold personal identifying information from public view, the BLM cannot guarantee it will be able to do so.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.