Ameren Illinois hosts public WebEx meetings for input on Logan County Connector Project
Project will provide additional energy and improved reliability for City of Lincoln and Logan County

 

[February 18, 2021] 

Ameren Illinois is hosting two public Webex meetings to inform and collaborate with the public about a new energy investment for Logan County, Illinois. The proposed Logan County Connector Project consists of an approximately 6 to 10-mile transmission line and substation upgrades designed to improve energy reliability for the area.

The 138-kilovolt line and upgrades will connect the existing Limit and Fogarty Substations. Currently, Lincoln and the surrounding area are supported by two Ameren Illinois 138 kV transmission lines. The Logan County Connector Project will improve local reliability by creating an additional energy pathway and help prevent extended restoration times in the event of a power outage. The proposed in-service date for the project is December 2023.

The Logan County Connector Project team will host two public Webex meetings to present an overview of the project and give the public an opportunity to provide input on route development within the study area. The public Webex meetings will take place on Tuesday, February 23 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, February 24 at 12:30 p.m. Each meeting will include a presentation on the project, a Q&A session and an explanation of how the public can provide input on the Route Segments. More information can be found on the project website.

“Gathering community feedback is an important part of our planning process, but we want to be mindful of everyone’s safety during the pandemic,” said Ajay Jayaprakash, Project Manager for Ameren Illinois' Logan County Connector Project. "We hope interested members of the public and landowners will join us during these virtual meetings to learn more about the project and share their feedback, so we can make sure we are taking into account any needs and concerns from the community.”

Following the public outreach and route development process, Ameren Illinois anticipates filing a petition in summer 2021 with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) seeking approval of the Logan County Connector Project and a final recommended route.

Additional information is available on the project’s website at https://www.ameren.com/
illinois/company/logan-county-connector, by sending an email to connect@logancounty
connector.com  or by calling the project hotline at 217-213-3268.

[Gabriel Goldsmith]