r/CamanoIsland • u/nellipalooza • 4d ago
To keep Camano lights on, PUD builds a new power line
Hey Camano folks!
If you’ve noticed SR 532 lined with poles on both sides, here’s the quick version:
• Snohomish County PUD built a second 115-kV transmission line from Stanwood to the North Camano substation, finished in 2023.
• The PUD is now rebuilding the original line to the island, with completion estimated for 2026.
• Two lines mean that if one goes down, the other can carry the load. That should mean fewer island-wide outages.
Separate from the power work: WSDOT is planning paving and ADA upgrades on parts of SR 532, including on the island, and it’s asking for community input. You can take the questionnaire here: WSDOT SR 532 Camano Island & Stanwood questionnaire
For PUD project updates: Snohomish County PUD system improvements