FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2023
Groundbreaking set for Liberty’s new substation in Gentry, Arkansas
Infrastructure investment to improve reliability and support economic development
GENTRY, ARKANSAS – Community members and the media are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 21475 Gann Road, Gentry, for a new Liberty substation that will serve Gentry and Arkansas customers.
Currently, Liberty’s electric customers in Gentry receive service through the substation in Decatur, Arkansas. Due to growth in the Gentry area, a temporary mobile transformer has been used to supplement capacity. The new substation, once completed, will serve more than 2,000 customers.
“This new substation adds much needed capacity for this service area, improving reliability and supporting additional growth,” said Tim Wilson, Liberty Central Region President – Electric.
The substation is expected to be completed late summer 2024. Work to install new transmission lines should be completed in the fall of 2024.
The groundbreaking ceremony will include remarks from local and state officials and Liberty representatives.
About Liberty
A subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Liberty is committed to providing safe and reliable natural gas, water, and electricity distribution services to over one million customer connections. Liberty’s utility operations are primarily located in the United States and Canada, as well as operating in Chile and Bermuda. With a customer-centric approach to management, Liberty provides a superior customer experience through local management of walk-in centers, conservation and energy efficiency initiatives, and programs for businesses and residential customers. We measure our performance in terms of service reliability, customer satisfaction, and an unwavering dedication to public and workplace safety. Liberty’s North American distribution operations include Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma and Texas in the United States, and New Brunswick Canada. For more information, please visit www.libertyenergyandwater.com.
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