Westar energy is still expected to build a large electric substation in southeast Geary County in 2016.

The planning and zoning director for the county, David Yearout, said zoning for the project has been approved. “Last word I had was the company is inquiring about getting an address assignment made which we’re waiting on confirmation of the location of the driveway to do that. I understand that they are out doing preliminary core drilling and environmental work to do final design for the substation.”

Yearout added the Wester Energy plan was to have the project completed in 2016.