Three Points residents voice concerns over planned solar storage project

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — A new solar and battery storage project could soon be coming to Pima County, and people living near Three Points had a chance to weigh in.

The project is planned near Robles Junction on state land along Ajo Way. Construction is expected to start next year.

Project leaders say it could generate more than $200 million for local schools and public services. A community meeting was held this afternoon at Fred’s Arena Bar and Steakhouse, where residents could ask questions and share their concerns.

“It’s going to raise the temperature, we’re not going to benefit in any possible way to this, there’s no benefit, this is all about money and we don’t want it,” Sturgis said. “None of Three Points wants it.”

“We come out here in the countryside to breathe fresh air, we want to be in peace, that’s what we want,” Tautimes said. “We want to save the beauty, the nature.”