West Wenatchee Area Substation

What's happening now:

In 2023, PUD staff listened to stakeholder feedback and continued work on narrowing in on a site for the future substation to serve the west Wenatchee area. We presented four potential sites within WSU's property at the corner of Springwater and Western avenues in Wenatchee.

• PUD staff, in coordination with the property owner, further explored Sites 1A and 3 based on feedback. This included more specific layouts and access for the substation and transmission lines.
• We are narrowing in on a variation of Site 1, referred to as Site 1C.
• Staff is currently performing further detailed analysis and feasibility on the site. This work will move us closer to choosing a final site later this year. 
• Once a final site is chosen, we will begin engaging a smaller group of neighboring property owners on design elements such as landscaping, fencing, and more. 
  

2023:

• Four potential sites evaluated on the basis of system, land, and environmental considerations. (Sites 1A, 1B, 2, and 3)
• Overview of potential sites
• Evaluation Matrix - prior to public feedback on aesthetics and neighborhood values 
• Detailed view of potential sites: 1a, 1b, 2. 3.
  
• We asked for feedback using this survey
• Feb. 21 neighborhood meeting slide
• Site Evaluation Matrix (June 2023) - incorporates public feedback on Aesthetics and Neighborhood Values
• PUD staff, in coordination with the property owner, further explored sites 1a and 3 based on feedback. This included more specific layouts and access for the substation and transmission lines.