Clinton Township Residents Oppose Proposed Electric Transmission Line for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Residents of Clinton Township, Michigan, are opposing a proposed electric transmission line intended to provide reliable power to Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The Shrine Project involves nearly one mile of electric line, raising concerns about property values and environmental impact among nearby families. ITC, the company behind the proposal, states that additional power is necessary for the hospital's operations. The Michigan Public Service Commission is reviewing the project after previous rejections by local officials.

Published Mar 25, 2026

Residents in Clinton Township, Michigan, are voicing opposition to the Shrine Project, a proposed nearly one-mile electric transmission line intended to connect Henry Ford Macomb Hospital to the Shrine Substation. The hospital claims its existing power lines are near capacity and additional power is crucial for patient care and future growth.

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Concerns from neighbors include property value impacts and environmental disruption. ITC is moving the project forward through the Michigan Public Service Commission after previous local rejections. If approved, the overhead line would take six to eight weeks to construct, while the underground route could take up to 18 months.