Springwater Substation

Background

Chelan County PUD is planning for a new substation on the WSU Tree Fruit Research Center to serve the west Wenatchee area. The existing substations currently serving the area are nearing capacity. A new substation is needed to redistribute existing electrical load and serve future growth and development.

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Questions?

Please email customeroutreach@chelanpud.org or call 509-661-8563.

2024:

PUD staff, in coordination with the property owner (WSU), further explored Sites 1A and 3 based on stakeholder feedback and narrowed in on Site 1C
The PUD performed due diligence on the preferred site and investigated potential power line routes.
We hosted a neighborhood meeting on December 10 where we presented an update on the Substation Program and the Springwater Substation. Springwater Neighborhood Meeting Slides (12/10/24)
The PUD presented the preferred substation layout, and distribution and transmission line routes. Springwater Substation Preliminary Design
May 20, 2024 - Update to PUD Commissioners (link to audio, presentation begins at 1:03)

What's Next?

Finalizing land rights with WSU
Finalizing substation layout, and distribution and transmission line design
Permitting
Construction timeline will be based on annual system prioritization
We will continue to keep neighbors updated as the project moves forward

2023:

In February, we presented four potential sites (1A, 1B, 2, and 3) within WSU's property at the corner of Springwater and Western avenues. Feb. 21 neighborhood meeting
We scored each site using the Evaluation Matrix on the basis of system, land, and environmental considerations. We then asked stakeholders for feedback on aesthetics and neighborhood values using this survey. We incorporated stakeholder feedback in the site evaluation scoring. Detailed view of potential sites: 1a, 1b, 2. 3.
In June, we shared the results of the site scoring, Site Evaluation Matrix (June 2023).

Anticipated Project Timeline

*This timeline is subject to change as priorities shift and adjustments are made to the schedule.

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