UK, Scotland, Edinburgh: Edinburgh residents will soon notice visible progress on a long-awaited electricity distribution substation that has been in planning for around seven years.
The 69 kV–12.5 kV substation, located at the Edinburgh Industrial Park on W. County Road 900 North, has been under development since 2019. According to Electric Manager Kevin Killinger, more activity will soon be seen on site as key equipment arrives.
A major milestone will take place on 5 June, when a transformer from Niagara Transformer Company in Buffalo, New York, is delivered and installed using a large crane. The substation is planned to enter service by summer 2027.
Once operational, it will step down high-voltage electricity to a lower 12.5 kV level suitable for industrial users, businesses and future development. It will also provide backup support alongside the town’s existing substation, improving reliability and enabling expansion in the southern service area.
The project includes a new transformer, switches, circuit breakers, a control building, SCADA systems, bus work and other site upgrades. Foundations for the main transformer have already been completed, while additional equipment is still on order due to long lead times.
The Town of Edinburgh is leading the project, with Alpha Engineering providing design support and Duke Energy Indiana constructing incoming 69 kV lines. Financial oversight is being handled through a $12 M bond anticipation note approved in 2024.
Killinger noted that the project supports economic development, job creation and future utility growth, with no current plans to increase electricity rates. Officials say careful planning, equipment delays and system expansion needs have contributed to the extended timeline.
Source: The Republic
