MEDIA CONTACTS:
Name(s) Schnee’ Doyle; Matthew Lentsch
City of Mishawaka and Indiana Michigan Power Communications
Titles: Communication Consult Sr.; ED Govt. Affairs
EMAILs: smdoyle@aep.com; matthew.lentsch@mishawaka.in.gov
PHONE # (574) 218-5987; (574) 258-1635
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City of Mishawaka and I&M Remind Community about Safety Precautions at the Pricket Marina Dog Park
MISHAWAKA, Ind., Marh 19, 2025 – The City of Mishawaka and Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) are reminding the public of work being done on high voltage power lines at the Pricket Marina Dog Park. Out of an abundance of caution amid an ongoing project, a temporary fence has been installed to separate the active construction area from the usable part of the dog park.
The dog park, located on Jefferson Boulevard near the Saint Joseph River, will continue to have the I&M construction Zone blocked off as it moves forward with its East Mishawaka Transmission Line Project. I&M Crews have installed a fence in the dog park area to secure the active construction site allowing crews to trim large trees and various vegetation away from high-voltage power lines.
“Safety for the public and our employees is the top priority,” said Mona Livingston, I&M’s Business Operations Support Manager. “I&M and the City of Mishawaka decided it would be best to protect park visitors and their pets with additional safety measures. We know the construction zone fence is a very temporary inconvenience for many in the area and we will work to restore the park as quickly and safely as possible.”
The Pricket Marina Dog Park has remained open to the community and pets since the safety fence was installed. The southern portion of the dog park will be open, while the northern half will remain closed through early summer, weather permitting. Safety is paramount, and dogs and their owners must not enter the construction zone at any time. Regular patrols of the park are ongoing to ensure the public’s safety.
“During the duration of the project, we must mandate that community members stay out of the active construction zone and keep your distance from workers and equipment for your safety,” said, Matthew Lentsch, Executive Director of Development and Governmental Affairs. “We will collaborate with I&M to ensure safety for those visiting the park and that there is minimal impact to the park itself. We appreciate the community understanding and working with us and I&M.”
The East Mishawaka Transmission Line Project involves rebuilding nearly 4 miles of high-voltage power lines and replacing aging lattice towers from the 1920s with modern steel poles. The upgrade to the local electric system will increase the reliability of the service for communities who receive power from the high-voltage power lines. For more information on the project, you can visit the project website at IndianaMichiganPower.com/EastMishawaka.
Mishawaka Utilities es propiedad y está operado por la ciudad de Mishawaka con el único propósito de proporcionar servicios de tratamiento de aguas residuales, agua y electricidad de calidad a los residentes y empresas de Mishawaka.
These three utilities serve a population of more than 47,000 people. Our employees pride themselves on providing reliable utility services at competitive rates and stand by our mission. Mishawaka’s rates for these three utility services are consistently among the lowest in the state for cities of our size. We are proud of our heritage and our community. Mishawaka is more than just a nice place to visit – we are working together to build the best hometown in America.
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, and its approximately 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 customers. More than 85% of its energy delivered in 2023 was emission-free. I&M has at its availability various sources of generation including 2,278 MW of nuclear generation in Michigan, 450 MW of purchased wind generation from Indiana, more than 22 MW of hydro generation in both states and approximately 35 MW of large-scale solar generation in both states. The company’s generation portfolio also includes 1,497 MW of coal-fueled generation.
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