Work underway to enhance reliability of power service in CL

    Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Alliant Energy company, began work this week on an electric distribution system project in Clear Lake, Iowa. The $306,000 will enhance electric reliability and safety throughout the community.
    The project is part of the company’s long-term plan to enhance the reliability and safety of its Iowa electric infrastructure. As part of the project, the company will be installing new poles, lines, transformers and other electric equipment along a stretch of its electric distribution system located in the southern, central and northern areas of the community.
    IPL expects to complete work on the project by the end of September. Construction will occur along 8th Street, Main Avenue, 1st Avenue South through 12th Avenue South, North 6th Street, 1st Avenue North and 2nd Avenue North.
IPL expects minimal impact to motorists traveling on these roadways. However, motorists should exercise caution and drive slowly when traveling through these areas. The company expects to complete the project in September 2008.
    As part of the project, it may be necessary to interrupt electric service to customers in these areas of the community at various times. Any electric service interruptions would be necessary to safely complete work on the project. Customers potentially impacted by electric service interruptions due to work on the project will receive notification prior to the outage.