Infrastructure projects signal long-term development plans near Acrisure Arena

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Infrastructure improvements are coming near Acrisure Arena, with officials hoping to strengthen utilities for further development in the area.

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced a new substation north of I-10 and west of Cook Street, within Thousand Palms, is moving forward. Most recently, the City of Palm Desert signed a cost-sharing agreement with IID to bring the substation online. With Palm Desert joining the agreement, IID officials said all government entities involved were signed on, further advancing the project.

According to the utility company, the estimated $39.6 million substation is expected to strengthen the local electric system, serving approximately 8,000 residential and commercial customers.

They also said it's a needed upgrade in an area bottlenecked by power constraints.

Construction for the substation is projected for 2027 with a projected completion date of 2028.

News Channel 3 is speaking with IID and Palm Desert officials on their goals for infrastructure and development in the area. Stay with us for our full report tonight.