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A map from Evergy Energy shows the proposed location of a new substation.
The Evergy energy company is planning to build an $8.5 million substation in central Lawrence that it says will improve electricity service in the community and strengthen the regional power grid.
Evergy purchased land near Kasold Drive and Bob Billings Parkway, near the University of Kansas’ west campus, for the construction of the new substation, according to an Evergy news release. The new substation will replace an existing substation in the same area, but be significantly bigger, helping to improve service, according to an Evergy spokesperson.
“These infrastructure upgrades will strengthen electric reliability of the community and the university, as well as strengthen the power grid,” Evergy Communications Manager Kaley Bohlen told the Journal-World.