Location: Morrow County, OR
To support sited projects in Morrow County, UEC is constructing a 230kV switchyard that will initially support four transmission positions, with six positions at full build-out. The Pioneer Switchyard will be located on Bombing Range Road, north of the Highway 207 interchange.
Anticipated Construction Schedule
Start Date: July 2026
Completion Date: August 2027
Why Build a New Switchyard?
UEC needs to invest in new infrastructure to meet the increased need of the rapidly growing region. The switchyard will support the continued growth of our membership in Morrow County and provide a point of interconnection for future sited projects.
UEC’s Commitment to Our Membership
Switchyards are critical links in the electric distribution system. As our communities continue to grow, UEC is committed to investing in the infrastructure to serve our members.
Benefits and Value Carefully Considered
Our mission is to provide reliable power to our members. UEC will continue to address the area’s growing energy needs to ensure we can continue to provide reliable power for years to come.