With the Kearney Power Project, NPPD plans to build an approximately eight-mile, 115 kV transmission line to provide a necessary path between two local substations. The new line will increase the transmission system's capacity to meet increasing demand and further enhance reliability and resiliency in the Kearney area.
The project is in its third phase, in which NPPD is presenting its proposed route. The public is invited to join NPPD at an open house and a public hearing on March 13. The self-paced, virtual open house will be available March 13 through April 12. The deadline for submitting comments is April 12.
Routes for a transmission project are typically developed over the course of several phases and are then narrowed down to a final route.
In the first phase, preliminary routes or route segments were determined, and the first open house meeting was held for landowners and interested parties to provide input, including property information, and learn more about the project.
The second phase involved the determination of a preferred route along with alternative routes. A second open house meeting was held for landowners and interested parties to provide input, including property information, and learn more about the project.
Currently in the third and final public involvement phase, NPPD has determined a proposed route and will present it to directly impacted landowners at a public hearing. NPPD will receive comments for 30 days after the hearing.
A final line route will be announced no earlier than thirty days after the public hearing, at which time, right-of-way activities and final design work will begin.
Questions? Email kearneypower@nppd.com or call 1-888-677-3412.
