P&Z discusses proposed substation plan

Idaho Power’s proposed Sawmill Substation, shown here in the boxed land north of West 5th North Street and east of Optimist Park, represents a “long term” solution for Mountain Home as the city’s population continues to grow, according to information provided by the state utility company.

Illustration courtesy of the City of Mountain Home

Plans to build an electrical substation on the westside of Mountain Home took a step forward as members of the city’s planning and zoning commission discussed this project during its monthly meeting Dec. 3.

The conditional use permit application submitted by Idaho Power highlighted the construction of the Sawmill Substation, located east of Optimist Park, as well as plans to rebuild a 60-year-old electrical transmission line needed to carry the increased electrical power through this part of town.

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