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Norfolk-Stanton North Project

After much planning and a seven-month routing, siting, and public involvement process, a final line route has been determined for the Norfolk-Stanton North Project’s new 115 kV transmission line from the Norfolk substation on the east side of Norfolk to the Stanton North substation northwest of Stanton. Directly impacted landowners were sent a letter with a map of the final route, and all original property owners were mailed a newsletter.

With the final route determined, the project moves into phase 3, where NPPD representatives will begin contacting property owners along the route regarding the project’s next steps.

Next Steps

NPPD right-of-way agents Neal Dreifurst and Andrew Jarecki completed the right-of-entry process. It is anticipated that easement acquisition will begin in late summer/early fall. With Neal and Andrew's extensive knowledge and understanding of the right-of-way process, they aim to make the conversations as transparent and stress-free as possible for all landowners. Neal and Andrew are committed to ensuring that landowners are fully informed of their rights and options, and they will work closely with them to negotiate fair and reasonable compensation.

The need for this project is based on the area’s rapid growth and the current transmission system’s high electrical demand. The new 115 kV transmission line will increase the transmission system's capacity to meet increasing demand and further enhance reliability and resiliency in the surrounding area. This Project fulfills NPPD’s obligation to serve wholesale customer demand.

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 route segments were determined. Next, the project team determined a preferred route along with alternative routes. The preferred route, which was selected based on engineering, environmental, and cost constraints, provides the most feasible path forward for design and construction. An open house was held for landowners and interested parties to provide input, including property information, and to learn more about the project.  
  • In the second phase of the public involvement process, NPPD determined a proposed route and presented it to directly impacted landowners at public hearings. The final line route was announced thirty days after the public hearings. 

Meeting Materials

Project Area Map

Newsletter

Meeting Materials

Project Area Map

Norfolk to Stanton Project Schedule - Phase 2

Questions? Email norfolk-stantonnorth@nppd.com or call 1-888-677-3412.