Powell Butte community meeting planned with PacifiCorp on proposed transmission line

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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Board of Commissioners have invited representatives from PacifiCorp to attend a public community meeting to discuss the Blueprint South 500-kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Project.

The meeting will take place on:

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Powell Butte Community Center

Address: 8404 SW Reif Rd, Powell Butte, OR 97753

The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the status of the proposed transmission line project and give residents an opportunity to hear directly from PacifiCorp. Company representatives will present information about the project’s current phase, routing considerations, and anticipated timelines, followed by a Q&A session to address public questions and concerns.

“We’ve heard from many community members who are concerned about possible plans and want more transparency and clarity around this project,” said Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford. “We appreciate PacifiCorp’s willingness to engage directly with the public.”

All interested residents, landowners, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact the Crook County Commissioners’ Office at (541) 447-6555.