Project Site Index
|
 |
Project Site Home / Milford, CT Compressor Station
Milford, CT Compressor Station
Project Description
Construction of two new 10,300 horsepower compressor units at an existing meter station facility in Milford, CT as a part of Phase II of the project.
Map
Drawings not to scale
Proposed Construction Timeline
| Mid-2008 |
Construction activities for Phase II will begin. |
| January 2009 |
Commissioning and startup activities for Phase II are scheduled to be completed. Clean up and land restoration will begin after construction is complete and will continue into 2009. |
Public Participation
| Scheduled Open House Meetings: |
| May 3, 2007 |
6-7 p.m.
7-8 p.m. |
Open House
Presentation
City Hall Auditorium
110 River Street
Milford, CT 06460
Public Notice
Presentation
Meeting Transcription |
| Scheduled Emergency Responder Meetings: |
| November 7, 2007 |
11:30 a.m. |
Harborside Bar & Grill
946 Ferry Blvd.
Stratford, CT 06614
|
Questions raised at Open House 5/3/07
| Q1 |
What is the anticipated noise level that will be generated from Iroquois' proposed Oronoque Road Compressor Station? In particular, in 1/10 of a mile increments. |
| A1 |
The following theoretical noise values were calculated based on past experience and Iroquois' anticipated design:
| Distance |
Leg Sound Level (dB(A)) |
| 1/10 mile |
56 |
| 2/10 mile |
50 |
| 3/10 mile |
47 |
| 4/10 mile |
44 |
| 5/10 mile |
42 |
|
 |
| Q2 |
Will the noise from the proposed Oronoque Road Compressor Station be intermittent or constant? |
| A2 |
Keyspan Energy’s requirements will determine how frequently this compressor will operate.. Economics, market conditions, weather and natural gas demands & supplies will all play a role in determining how Keyspan will utilize the energy. |
|
| Q3 |
What is the safety record for compressor stations like this on a country wide basis and in your own company's experience? |
| A3 |
The transportation of natural gas via interstate pipelines and compressors has one of the best safety records in the transportation industry. During Iroquois’ 15+ years of operation, our compressor stations have had an excellent safety record with zero reportable incidents. Iroquois prides itself on this fact and our employees that help operate and maintain our natural gas pipeline. |
|
| Q4 |
How old is Iroquois' pipeline that goes through Milford? What is the pipeline's life expectancy? |
| A4 |
Construction of the Iroquois pipeline began in 1989 and the line was put into service in 1991. It has been in operation for over 15 years. With Iroquois' maintenance and integrity maintenance plans, coupled with today's technology, the theoretical physical life of the pipeline can be expected to be virtually indefinite. |
|
| Q5 |
Does Iroquois pay taxes to the City and how much Iroquois pay after the facilities are constructed? |
| A5 |
As with any business, Iroquois pays tax on its real estate property and real property tax on its pipeline and facilities. Based on the 2006 assessment, Iroquois paid approximately $131,000 in real property tax on its existing 6.9 miles of pipeline and metering buildings which are assessed at $3.8 M, and $12,791 in real estate property tax on property assessed at $372,260.
While the estimated capital costs of the Milford Compressor Station (08/09 Expansion Project) are $37.5M, it is premature at this point to say how much Iroquois will pay in taxes for the new compressor station since the assessment of real property tax is based on equipment and other project related costs, which have yet to be finalized with the city assessor. |
Contact Us
|
|
|
| Topics of Interest |
|
|
|
08/09 Expansion Project
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
