Slide 1: Western Massachusetts Natural Gas Reliability Project
Western Massachusetts Natural Gas Reliability Project Longmeadow and Springfield, Massachusetts MEPA Virtual Public Consultation Session June 21st, 2022
Slide 2: Project Description
Project Description ▪ Project Scope: • Construct new Point of Delivery in Longmeadow • Install 5.3 miles of new 16-inch pipeline (Longmeadow and Springfield) • Construct upgrades to the Bliss Street Regulator Station ▪ Project Purpose: • Provide an independent supply of natural gas during peak perio
Slide 3: Area of Contingency
Area of Contingency EVERSSURCE ENERGY Site 0 - Agawam DPW Ste 1 Agawam Police Department Ste 2- Agawam Pre Department Outage Ste 3 National Guard Armory A Site 4 - Baystate Health Urgent Care rea Site 5 - Riverbend Medical Group Site 6 - Southwick DPW Site 7 - Southwick Public Works Site 8 - Southwi
Slide 4: Project Alternatives Considered
Project Alternatives Considered ▪ Pipeline Options – Alternative POD locations (including East Longmeadow) ▪ Non-Pipeline Options – No-Build Alternative – Portable LNG/CNG – Emerging Technologies and Non-Pipeline Alternatives 3
Slide 5: Point of Delivery
Point of Delivery EVERSSURCE ENERGY LANDSCAPE PLANT SCHEDULE: = SECURITY FENCE (TGP) == SCREENING FENCE (EGMA) (@QBB ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS (EGMA) TENNIS COURTS PERMIT
Slide 6: Routing Analysis: Universe of Routes
Routing Analysis Universe of Routes Routing Considerations: ▪ TGP Delivery Point ▪ Residential Areas ▪ Forest Park ▪ Interstate 91 ▪ Environmental Impacts ▪ Project Length All Routing Options Considered 5
Slide 7: Routing Analysis: Proposed Project and Alternatives/Variations
Routing Analysis Proposed Project and Alternatives/Variations ▪ Preferred Route – (solid green) – I-91 (MassDOT) – Approximately 5.4 miles – Approximately 1,000 abutters ▪ Noticed Variation 1 to Preferred Route – (solid blue) – Approximately 5.4 miles – Approximately 900 abutters ▪ Noticed Variation
Slide 8: Overview of Anticipated Permits and Consultations
Overview of Anticipated Permits and Consultations Table 6-1: Permit List Approval Type Regulatory Citation Local Local Street Opening Permits Town and City Ordinances Building Permit (for POD) Town Ordinance Forest Park Temporary Occupancy approval (for HDD staging) City Ordinance State Massachusett
Slide 9: Comprehensive Outreach
Comprehensive Outreach • State, Municipal, and Community Group Outreach • State and Municipal Officials • State Agencies • Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Commissions • Community Groups • Advocacy Organizations • Public Presentations before Municipal Boards • Direct Outreach to Hundreds o
Slide 10: Enhanced Outreach in EJ Communities
Enhanced Outreach in EJ Communities • Multiple Community Engagement “Pop-up” events • Project maps and facts sheets available in multiple languages • In-person translation present • Language accommodations available • Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean • Continued engagement with local organizatio
Slide 11: Comments and MEPA Contact Information
Comments and MEPA Contact Information MEPA comments due on or before: July 28, 2022 MEPA Contact: Alex Strysky, (857) 408-6957, alexander.strysky@mass.gov Comments may be submitted via email to alexander.strysky@mass.gov or via the MEPA Public Comments Portal. 10