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Traverse City Area Natural Gas Reinforcement Project

The project aims to enhance natural gas system reliability for over 91,000 customers in Northern Michigan, spanning Grand Traverse, Benzie, and Leelanau Counties. Looping two pipelines will ensure a steady gas supply and minimal disruptions. Construction is planned for 2020-2021.

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Traverse City Area Natural Gas Reinforcement Project

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  1. Traverse City Area Natural Gas Reinforcement Project April 2019

  2. Project Overview • Objective is to increase the reliability of the natural gas system serving Grand Traverse, Benzie and Leelanau Counties • Strengthen our existing service to approximately 91,000 customers across Northern Michigan. Approximately 16,750 of those customers are located in six (6) townships; Blair, East Bay, Garfield, Green Lake, and Paradise in Grand Traverse County and Inland Township in Benzie County • Project is supported by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to enhance system reliability to the region • Loop two existing pipelines to add a second natural gas supply source to the area to help ensure minimal customer disruptions during routine maintenance or in the event of an unlikely event of an emergency • Total approximately 22 miles in two phases • Lincoln-Traverse City Section – from Garfield Township (DTE Traverse City Gate Station) to Blair Township (Blair Interconnect); 2020 Construction • Frankfort Section – from Blair Township (DTE Frankfort Check Meter Station) to Inland Township (Leelanau City Gate Station); 2021 Construction • Use existing easements and rights of way where available • Total Investment $80M • Total estimated annual tax revenue $870,000 • Customer communication to begin April 2019 • Construction expected May 2020 – November 2021

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  4. East Bay Township – Grand Traverse County Key Facts Total Length of Pipe: 1.68 Miles Total Investment: $3,880,800 Estimated First Year Tax Revenue: • County-Township-School: $78,500 Number of Customers: 4,471 Customer Communication: May 2019 Construction Timing: May to November 2020

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