Railroad adjacent to area. Is not near the Minnetonka area load center. Significant electrical infrastructure additions constructed in this area since 1995 have satisfied the electrical need in the vicinity of this site. Since the site is adjacent to I-494, it is possible that there could be salt contamination issues, which could cause system outages. Could tie into some feeders being fed from the present Glen Lake Substation.
Site is large and very level with trees surrounding three sides of the property.
Major screening would only be required on one side of the substation. Trees would be an effective screen of the south side of the substation. Site is large enough for the installation of outdoor feeders which would allow for 26 MVA of additional future capacity over a two transformer station with indoor switchgear feeders. Property between Minnetonka Boulevard and Minnetonka Drive. See map .