(ORLAND) - Steuben County residents will have a chance next week to review possible routes for a new high-voltage power line planned in northern Indiana.
The project is called Hiple to Helix.
What Is Being Proposed
Republic Transmission says the Indiana portion of the project would run from the Hiple Substation in LaGrange County to the Indiana-Michigan border in Steuben County.
From there, the Michigan portion would continue to a planned substation in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Public Open House In Steuben County
A public open house for Steuben County is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post #423 in Orland.
The meeting will not include a formal presentation. Residents can stop in anytime during the open house to review maps of possible routes, ask questions and provide comments.
Project Details
Republic Transmission says the project would include about 35 miles of double-circuit 345 kilovolt transmission line, depending on the final route.
The listed capital investment is about $140 million.
Additional Open Houses
Republic Transmission is also holding open houses July 8 in Topeka and July 9 in LaGrange.
Project Timeline
Permitting is expected in 2026 and 2027.
Construction is expected to begin in 2028.
The line is expected to be energized in 2030.
More information is available through Republic Transmission.