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Board agrees to recommend power extension for Silverwood industrial storage; staff outlines underground vs overhead tradeoffs
Summary
After hearing from applicant Brett Leazer and staff, the Hurricane City Power Board recommended City Council approve a power-line extension to serve a proposed industrial-storage project at the north end of the city and discussed upsizing underground conduit versus installing an overhead line.
The Hurricane City Power Board voted to recommend that City Council approve a power-line extension to serve a proposed industrial-storage development near Old Highway 91, after developers and staff described capacity constraints and engineering options.
Applicant Brett Leazer, representing the project, said the proposal calls for roughly 20 lots for industrial or storage uses and acknowledged limited existing power capacity near the far northern edge of Hurricane City (Old Highway 91). He said the applicant is coordinating with adjacent property owners and nearby businesses that are also planning upgrades.
Staff outlined two main technical options: replace existing underground conduit and pull larger wire (for example replacing existing 4/0 conduit with 750 cable) or build an overhead line to extend a second circuit to the area. Staff noted the overhead option is less expensive and easier to tap for future loads, while underground work would require digging through developed yards and driveways.
A recurring practical constraint is Rocky Mountain Power’s policy on underbuilding or allowing utility attachment in their easement; staff said Rocky Mountain Power “lately haven't been allowing people to underbuild their lines,” and board members discussed whether the city could negotiate a working arrangement.
After discussion, a board member moved that the board recommend council approval; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Next steps: staff will prepare engineering options and cost estimates for City Council review, including any negotiations or coordination with Rocky Mountain Power and affected property owners.
