Committee favors separate 3-phase service rather than full arena conversion

Apr 6, 2026

After a report from Cody Thornton, the committee discussed arena electrical capacity and agreed to pursue a dedicated 3-phase service with its own transformer and meter rather than converting the entire facility; Wade will confirm voltage and amperage requirements with Hoyt and Tommy Joe.

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Committee member Cody Thornton reported on an electrical-capacity review and recommended against converting the whole facility to 3-phase power. Instead, he said the preferred option is installing a separate, dedicated 3-phase service with an independent transformer and meter to meet expansion needs without disrupting the existing service.

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