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I'd call it "smart," but not in the technical sense. First, the Central Arizona Project borders to the north, providing good access to water before it reaches
by johnohara 9y ago
I'd call it "smart," but not in the technical sense.
First, the Central Arizona Project borders to the north,
providing good access to water before it reaches
Phoenix.
Second, it would have access to some of the best solar
energy concentrations per meter squared of anywhere on
the planet including the Sahara Desert. Agua Caliente
is just to the southwest, north of I-8.
Third, close proximity to 345-500 kva transmission
lines just to its west and presumably access to
the main natural gas pipelines that run through
on their way to Phoenix.
Fourth, open access to I-10 running from L.A. to
Jacksonville, FL. and the added bonus of the
I-11 corridor which is just getting started
to the east (the 303) intending to run from
Mexico to Canada.
Fifth, a clean slate land-wise to build whatever
you'd like.
This is a carefully crafted, well researched, and
for anyone who's been to the west valley lately,
easily envisioned, project to be completed over the
next fifteen years.
Interesting idea Bill.