(KMZA)--Plans for a proposed wind farm in the southern part of Nemaha County, Kansas advance.
Representatives of Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources met with the Nemaha County Commission this week to update them on the status of the proposed Soldier Creek wind farm.
Commissioners were told the company is currently focusing on the internal engineering of the project, the environmental study that needs to be done and the signing of lease agreements with local landowners.
Plans are to hold a community meeting sometime soon to address any questions area residents may have about the project.
Associate Project Manager Spencer Jenkins estimated the project could be a year or less from getting underway.
The proposed wind farm would generate 300 megawatts of power from 110 to 120 turbines.
The wind farm would create 15 to 20 jobs that would last for the life of the project. 250 to 300 people would be employed during the construction phase.
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