Great River Energy describes easement, construction timelines for Northland Reliability project

Mar 4, 2026

Great River Energy officials told Benton County commissioners the 180-mile Northland Reliability transmission project is moving into phase 2 design and easement acquisition, with construction and preconstruction activities starting in Benton County this year and continuing through 2028; about 85% of Benton County landowners participated in the company's initial easement option program, the company said.

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Matt Hageland, supervising manager of land rights at Great River Energy, told Benton County commissioners the Northland Reliability Project has advanced into construction and is moving into phase 2 design, which will bring increased activity into Benton County.

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