Covington County OKs staff talks with developer on Teal Creek Road improvements for proposed solar substation

Covington County commissioners voted May 27 to direct county road staff and Commissioner Morgan to negotiate terms with Orges for improvements to Teal Creek Road to support a proposed Alabama Power substation, and to return any agreement to the commission for approval.

The action came after an Orges representative outlined the developer's request for permission to negotiate a road‑improvement agreement that would allow Alabama Power to access a substation on property Orges is developing. The Orges representative said the company will pay for all improvements, "contract directly with the contractor licensed to do business in Alabama," name the county as additional insured, "post a bond for the benefit of the county and the contract amount prior to starting work," and "indemnify the county against any claims." The representative said the civil design for Teal Creek Road "needs to meet Alabama Power's standards."

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