414 East Grove
Lawler
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
State of Iowa
City of Lawler
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa (City), will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance granting a franchise to SOO Green HVDC Link Projectco, LLC (Applicant) to construct, operate and maintain a new 525 kilovolt underground high-voltage direct current electric transmission line (Project) in the City and within City-owned property. The Project will transfer energy, including renewable energy, generated in Iowa, and points west, between Mason City, Iowa, and Yorkville, Illinois. The Project route within the City will be located entirely within existing railroad rights-of-way.
Prior to construction of the Project within the City, Applicant must obtain a franchise from the City of Lawler authorizing Applicant to erect, maintain, and operate the Project. A public hearing concerning Applicant’s application for a franchise from the City will be held as follows:
Date: March 7, 2022
Time: 7:20 p.m.
Location: Lawler City Hall
414 East Grove
Lawler, IA 52154
Representatives of the Applicant will be available at the public hearing to discuss the Project and answer questions.