Real Estate & Property Law

Axtell to Kearney Power Line Objections

By Alan Ackerman

The Kearney Hub newspaper described the division presented with the Nebraska Public Power District.  The individuals in the community have two concerns for this; first, the lines would rip through what has been protected prairie and; second, the electric lines would really help electric customers in Kanses, the neighboring state, rather than be for the benefit of the Nebraska citizens.  Individuals do not want to see a line go through their community  simply so as to pass by,  without leaving a trace of benefit to the community itself.  Nor do individuals want lines who interfere with environmentally protected assets in the community.  
 

KearneyHub.com

NPPD representatives said the $87 million Nebraska project is needed to help relieve congestion on other transmission lines in the state and improve system reliability.

After today's Franklin hearing, there will be a 30-day comment period before the final line route is announced. NPPD officials then will begin surveying land along the route and contacting landowners to negotiate easements.

Opponents have argued that a transmission line company, wind energy developers and electric customers in Kansas will get the most benefits from the Nebraska project. Several opponents also have said the project will disrupt the lives and property of residents along the route.

Full post as published by National Eminent Domain Blog on July 21, 2010 (boomark / email).