Murphy Park

Location

Site / Building Name: Murphy Park

Address: W Peters and Nall Road & Murphy Road

City: Maricopa

County : Pinal

Zip Code: 85138         

Physical Characteristics

Zoning: Planned Area Development (PAD) allows for light industrial uses. General Plan designation, MPC - Master Planned Community. 

Description: Approximately 3/4 mile from Union Pacific Railroad               

Transportation

Utilities

Electric Power Provider:

Electrical District No. 3 (ED3)        

Electric Power Information: Currently on site, there is approximately 1MW available.  Infrastructure upgrades are available up to 55MW.

• Option 1: 5-10 MW would require a 3-mile 12kV line extension: $800k.
• Option 2: 10-30 MW would require a 3-mile 69kV line extension and an additional substation: $6.9M & 3 years. The infrastructure upgrade could be potentially shared between other interested parties on a pro-rata basis.
• Option 3: 30-55 MW would require a 3-mile 69kV line extension and an additional substation w/two bays: $10.9M & 3 years. The infrastructure upgrade could be potentially shared between other interested parties on a pro-rata basis.

In addition, there are two choices to provide the power (a) have credit requirements such as a letter of credit from a financial instituion to secure additional power and transmission resources to the 20-55MW load subject to availability and pricing, or (b) Alternatively, the 20-55 MW could be served under our New Load Market Rate tariff where they would pay for the power, transmission, distribution, and ancillary services subject to the program rules.

Challenges: Distance to 69kV line and infrastructure is a challenge.

Renewable energy certificates on a subscription scale of 25% to 100% of needs depending on desire and availability.

ED3 is increasing its renewable energy portfolio from approximately 9% in 2023 to a target of 42% by 2026 as part of its 100 by 100 initiative which is development of 100 MW of nameplate solar capacity by ED3's 100th Anniversary in 2026.

ED3 collaborates with Orbitel Communications on fiber when ED3 facilities are available.

Natural Gas Provider:

Southwest Gas Corporation

Natural Gas Information: Southwest Gas operates a significant natural gas distribution system in the Maricopa area, including a high-pressure main along West Steen Road directly adjacent to the Murphy Park site.  Natural gas service onto the site would likely be extended from this high-pressure main.  A system evaluation will be performed once the natural gas requirements of the project are provided to determine if any further system improvements will be required.  Natural gas service would be extended in accordance with the Arizona Natural Gas Tariff.

Water Provider:

Global Water Resources      

Water Information:

• Low usage: Up to 2,799 GPD per acre
• Medium usage: 2,800 GPD per acre on average.  900,000 GPD standard user for all 480 acres.
• High usage: 2800+ GPD, per acre on average.  1M GPD is high end user.

Advantages: 1 mile away

Challenges: A booster station will be required. Based on ultimate usage, will need additional infrastructure to support the project." 

Wastewater Provider:

Global Water Resources

Wastewater Information:

• Low return: Less than 50% (Flag project)
• Medium return: 50%-70% return
• High return: 71%+ return

Advantages: 1 mile away

Challenges: Planning, permitting, design, and construction time is estimated at 12-24 months. Based on ultimate usage, may need additional plant infrastructure to support the project." 

Telecommunications:

Orbitel Communications

Telecommunications Information: High Speed Data (Internet) is fiber-direct, meaning the connection is not shared with another entity. Symmetrical capabilities of up to 10G available. In addition, video and phone is available through Orbitel. There are two options for connectivity:

• Option 1 - Construction of approximately 2.5 miles of plant on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway costing $45,000. Timeline varies due to permitting, but estimate is 6 months.
• Option 2 - Hartman/Steen/ Murphy Park with underground boring approximately $200,000 for cost of construction. Timeframe is about 6 months.