Ameren Illinois hosts second phase of public outreach on Logan County Connector Project
Project will provide an additional energy pathway and improved reliability for City of Lincoln and Logan County

 

[April 17, 2021] 

Ameren Illinois is hosting two virtual open houses 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 virtual open houses to present an overview of the project and give the public an opportunity to provide input on the Route Alternatives. A telephone public meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. and a virtual Webex meeting will take place on Thursday, April 22 at 12:00 p.m. Each meeting will include a brief presentation on the project, a Q&A session and an explanation of how the public can provide input.

“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.

Community members who wish to meet in-person with the Project team can also set up an appointment via the project hotline or website for May 4th or May 5th between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lincoln Banquet Center located at 201 Madigan Drive, Lincoln, Illinois. All in-person meeting participants will be required to wear face coverings and follow all Illinois Department of Public Health Phase 4 guidelines and local recommendations.

Additional information is available on the project’s website at logancountyconnector
.com, by sending an email to connect@logan
countyconnector.com or by calling the project hotline at 217-213-3268.

[Gabriel Goldsmith]