Recap of MidAmerica meeting on Transmission Line
There were approximately 125 people at the meeting.
Sarah M. Martz of the Iowa Utilities Commission opened the meeting by giving an overview of the process of MidAmerica getting approval to proceed with project.
MidAmerica personnel explained the project. Starting from the Overland Trail Sub station to across from IWCC. Impact on Briarwood residents starts where it crosses highway 92, follows Eastern Hills Drive and veers off onto Orchard Road. It follows on the East Side of Orchard Road to Stevens. Then west about 1500 feet and then joins with the existing Line going north. They said after installation of the new transmission line, the old line running in yards between Chestnut and Orin would be removed.
They said their looking at a 25 foot easement. Poles will be wood (About 5 – 10 feet taller than existing poles) except metal poles will be used at corners and certain crossing areas.
Project is estimated to begin actual construction Sept. 2027 and be completed March 2029.
Several people asked about running the route along the interstate, and the rep from Mid-American gave conflicting answers. Ultimately they said this was just an initial proposal and they may consider other options.
Once approved each property owner where poles will be placed will receive a packet with all the information. Diagrams where poles will be placed, amount they will receive for easement. How it was calculated will be included.
When the actual route is finalized, the residents that have existing poles in their yards that will be removed, will get an info packet explaining what MidAmerica plans for the removal.
Anyone wishing to file a comment or objection to the project should either send a letter or submit online.
To send letter mail to: Make sure to include Docket Number E-22572
Iowa Utilities Commission
1375 E. Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50319
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