Wheatland Electric Contributes $5,000 For Great Bend Housing Study

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GREAT BENDWheatland Electric Cooperative Inc., is providing $5,000 to Great Bend Economic Development to assist with a local housing study.

As a member-owned cooperative, Wheatland Electric is guided by several cooperative principles, including concern for community. This principle encourages us to work toward the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

The housing assessment, which will be completed by RDG Planning & Design, a national firm, is designed to encourage affordable, safe housing in the Great Bend community.

The study, which will cost approximately $10,000 total, will take at least 60-90 days to complete, according to Sara Hayden, president of Great Bend Economic Development.

The City of Great Bend is covering the remaining $5,000 cost of the housing assessment, which is set to begin in late February or early March.

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Regan Reif, member services and key accounts manager (right), presents a $5,000 check to Sara Hayden, president of Great Bend Economic Development.

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Our Mission: Delivering Energy for Life–Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., a member owned distribution cooperative headquartered in Scott City, KS, was established in 1948 as a distribution and power cooperative, in the state of Kansas. Today, Wheatland Electric serves more than 33,000 electric meters in 17 different counties and maintains over 4,000 miles of distribution power lines across western and southcentral Kansas. Together, with the help of our members, we are committed to building a better and stronger rural America. Visit www.weci.net for more information.