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Evergy proposes new site for substation in Doniphan Co

By Greg Bebermeyer

08/24/2023

Doniphan County Courthouse In Troy

(KNZA)--Evergy is proposing a new site for the construction of a new electrical substation in Doniphan County after a zoning change for the first site was denied.

Representatives of the Kansas City, Missouri-based utility met with the Doniphan County Commission Monday to discuss the matter and receive their input. Also on hand for the discussion was county Zoning Administrator Julie Meng.

The company says the new substation is needed because the existing substation that serves the Wathena area is outdated.

According to the unofficial meeting minutes, Evergy is proposing the substation be built on property on 175th Road, directly across from 2118 175th Road.

David Peck, Evergy senior project manager, told the commission they were present to determine if the 175th Road site is a viable option, and if not, would be open to recommendations from the commission on different site locations.

Commissioners asked the Evergy representatives to hold public meetings to explain to residents the need for and benefits of a new substation.

The Commission in late May denied a zoning change that would have allowed the new substation to be constructed on property located on Sheridan Road, citing concerns about the effects its would have on neighboring property.

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