105 Land Parcels in Kosciusko to be Affected by NIPSCO Line
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Jennifer [email protected]
The line will run from Reynolds to Topeka.
Construction for the new line is expected to begin in late 2014, and be completed in 2017.
According to Kathleen Szot, NIPSCO external communications specialist, the Reynolds-Topeka line is a 100-mile electric transmission line that will strengthen the electric system, enhance system reliability, improve access to lower cost electricity for customers, offer environmental benefits and create jobs.
NIPSCO is currently in the process of notifying landowners who will be impacted by this project.
There are 105 parcels of land in Kosciusko County that are within the final route. Landowners will receive a letter indicating which of their properties is affected, and also will be contacted by a right of way agent who will explain the next steps.
This project is one of 17 other similar projects occurring across the Midwest led by the Midwest Independent System Operator.
Public open houses were held in February and in July to inform and get feedback from area residents.
“They proved to be a valuable resource in helping us determine a route that would cause the least amount of disruption,” Szot said.
After analyzing the impact on homes, farms, irrigation systems, terrain, and environmentally and culturally sensitive areas that will be impacted by this project, NIPSCO has determined a final route. Visit www.ReynoldsTopeka.com and go to the maps section for a detailed view of the final route.
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The line will run from Reynolds to Topeka.
Construction for the new line is expected to begin in late 2014, and be completed in 2017.
According to Kathleen Szot, NIPSCO external communications specialist, the Reynolds-Topeka line is a 100-mile electric transmission line that will strengthen the electric system, enhance system reliability, improve access to lower cost electricity for customers, offer environmental benefits and create jobs.
NIPSCO is currently in the process of notifying landowners who will be impacted by this project.
There are 105 parcels of land in Kosciusko County that are within the final route. Landowners will receive a letter indicating which of their properties is affected, and also will be contacted by a right of way agent who will explain the next steps.
This project is one of 17 other similar projects occurring across the Midwest led by the Midwest Independent System Operator.
Public open houses were held in February and in July to inform and get feedback from area residents.
“They proved to be a valuable resource in helping us determine a route that would cause the least amount of disruption,” Szot said.
After analyzing the impact on homes, farms, irrigation systems, terrain, and environmentally and culturally sensitive areas that will be impacted by this project, NIPSCO has determined a final route. Visit www.ReynoldsTopeka.com and go to the maps section for a detailed view of the final route.
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