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Our Agenda and Mission
 
 
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Springfield's Expert testimony:
 
Many thanks to the Township Supervisors for intervening on our behalf! 

Links to testimonies: Springfieldbucks.org
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Ann F. Rhoads 
(Biologist / Botanist)
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C. Bob Wynn 
(Professional Engineer)
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Mark Gallagher (Environmental)
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Peter Lanzalotta
(Electrical Engineering)
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Public Hearing Testimonies
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Scott Douglas 
PDF Slides | Narrative
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Joe Franlin
PDF Testimony
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Judy Franlin
PDF Testimony
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Karl Schwartz
PDF Testimony 7-14-08
PDF Testimony 7-17-08

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News: Objections mount to PPL plan By AMANDA CREGAN, The Intelligencer

http://www.phillyburbs.com

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Public 
Hearing Exhibits

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PPL Substation plan above
shows flooding issues;
wetland incursions

Also see PDF
 
Flooding detail: H01 | H09 | MPG
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Meeting Flyers
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with Concerns (PDF)
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substation (PDF) 
Examples of high quality
environments in region:

 

  

sbuluNews

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New: Print and sign petition to Gov Rendell PDF
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Primary Day petition summary PDF
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Judge Jones hears Public Objections  PDF

This article used by permission of the Bucks County Herald and the author, Rose Strong
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DEP blasts PPL's Bucks line plan

Utility's top choice would do most environmental harm, state says.

"Newbold said the route appears to be the longest of the three options, not the shortest as PPL has said. He cited the company's own environmental consultant, who advised against ''[i]ntrusion into large, unfragmented habitats.'' Newbold also warned of harm to the Tohickon Creek watershed."

By Riley Yates | Of The Morning Call
Please endorse Our Petition 
to Show You Oppose PPL's Plan!

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Looking at PPL's preferred 7-acre substation
site from Hickon Road
Note bogy conditions in rains
Note USDA guidelines on siting of substations

 

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'Who the hell do you think you are?' 
At two public hearings, Upper Bucks residents object to plan for new power line in Springfield Twp.
By Riley Yates | Of The Morning Call 
mcall.com
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PPL gets static over line route
Richland hearing brings more who don't like plan. By By Riley Yates | Of The Morning Call
mcall.com  
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Objections mount to PPL plan 
By AMANDA CREGAN, The Intelligencer
phillyburbs.com

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What's at Stake:

1) Preservation of the rural character and beauty of Springfield Township, Bucks County
 
2) Protection of property values in  region
 
3) Preservation of high-quality natural resources
 
4) Protection of the public’s right to decide on matters that affect us
 

NOTE: We recognize the need to meet demand for power.  We’re not opposed to PPL crossing Springfield Township.  ... The alternative Route 309 corridor / SEPTA path also crosses Springfield Twp., but it already has roads, telephone lines, and a PPL easement.

 

“Isn't it ironic that we are taxing ourselves in order to preserve our farmland and prevent rampant over-development of our town, and that is making it easier for PP&L to erect unsightly ROWs through our preserved land.” 

~ Ray Janus, Springfield Township

 

Agenda: Our opposition to PPL's "preferred route"

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We recognize the need for an effective and economical means of providing energy.*

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We favor either alternative route for the placement of power lines, because each is less intrusive than tearing out a several mile long 100-foot swath through our Resource Protected Area.

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We oppose PPL's "preferred" Cross Country route because it crosses the most:
 
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woodlands,

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wetlands, 

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flood plains, 

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recreational land, 

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agricultural land, and 

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environmentally protected zoned land. 

See PDF Map comparing 3 routes           

We note that PPL's "preferred" route unnecessarily diminishes the rural and historic character of Springfield and Richland townships, Buck County.

*NOTE: We recognize the need to meet demand for power.  We’re not opposed to PPL crossing Springfield Township.  ... The alternative Route 309 corridor also crosses Springfield Twp., but it already has roads, telephone lines, and a PPL easement.

 
 
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