This morning I noticed dirt work has started on a vacant lot at Oklahoma and Park Place, adjacent to I235. Anyone know what might be going in here?

The OGE substation at 10th and Oklahoma. Was/is supposed to move to that location. Hopefully this is that work starting

So the substation is moving not even a half a block?

not ideal if that's what this is, but does open up 10th street frontage.

The land is owned by OG&E.

This explains it

https://newsok.com/article/5428481/urban-renewal-approves-deal-to-move-automobile-alley-electrical-substation

not ideal if that's what this is, but does open up 10th street frontage.

I believe that was part of the reason they were moving it. They own a less prominent lot nearby that isn’t very accessible and are moving the substation there so that the 10th St frontage lot can be sold and developed. I’m sure the owners of kamps are thrilled as that substation is a major eyesore across from their restaurant.

Edit: BoulderSooner found the article and beat me to posting it.

That explains it, thanks all.

This has been in the works for several years, but work has started on building the OG&E Parking lot in advance of the substation being relocated to the north, with the Neighbors family swapping land and gaining ownership of what will be the abandonned substation along 10th.

The property on 10th would then be redeveloped, although I don't believe there are any concrete plans at this time.

Blue is Neighbors; red is OG&E.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/neighbors123018a.jpg


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That's a nice change for a highly visible corner.

I have no idea how I never saw this thread back in December. But yes, this is a good change, but still seems silly to barely move it. At least the new location has horrible access for anything useful other than this.

Maybe they're upgrading.

You can see the site for the soon to be relocated substation is now well underway.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/oge040420a.jpg

It's really interesting to watch this unfold:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/oge050320a.jpg

I get it, I think...but it is so odd to see this being built literally across the street from the current one (haha just noticed a pun there).

What is the reason for moving it across the street?

What is the reason for moving it across the street?

They swapped property with a developer who wants to do a project on the corner.

They swap property with a developer who wants to do a project on the corner.
Thanks, Pete.

What are the two buildings directly to the north of this project?

New substation is almost complete... New in the foreground and the old one that will be dismantled and transferred to developers to the south along 10th.

I don't believe there are any set plans for what will be the abandonned substation.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/substation080220a.jpg

Any idea on what capacity or efficiency were gained by replacing the substation?

Any idea on what capacity or efficiency were gained by replacing the substation?

og&e needed to expand their substation and the city helped them find land and used the opportunity to move the substation to a less visible location

New substation is almost complete... New in the foreground and the old one that will be dismantled and transferred to developers to the south along 10th.

I don't believe there are any set plans for what will be the abandonned substation.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/substation080220a.jpg

Have you heard who the developers are, or is that the next step (after removing the old substation, that is)?

Have you heard who the developers are, or is that the next step (after removing the old substation, that is)?

neighbors family will own the land

I tried looking through the OK Historical Society webpage for any info on what is now owned by Neighbors, the address is 5 NE 12th St. Looks like a neat building but all I know is that it used to be a Business Records Storage facility before Neighbors acquired it. Does anyone know what this building start life as? And when?

Bert Belanger -- a prominent local broker and developer -- has been involved in this project for some time.

Almost finished:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/substation101820a.jpg

wish they'd have a better fencing wall, like an urban designed substation. ...

This property is now for sale:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/10thi235010721a.jpg

You scooped him again, gosh, what a surprise - from today's chat:

Gary T said:
How close are we to having the electric grid on 10th and 235 moving completely?

Steve Lackmeyer replied:
It can't be too much longer. The new substation appears to be nearly or completely finished. And that corner where the station was located will be pretty prime real estate.

^

I don't know why people haven't figured out he talks out of his arse about half of the time.

And half his chat questions (and a good number of his answers) are from OKCTalk, but he edits out any reference to us.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/substation050121a.jpg

They have started to dismantle the old substation on 10th.

I'll take some drone photos soon as most of the related equipment is still in place but they have started working on it.

I can't help but wonder, why did the move take so long? Over two and a half years seems on the long side.

It probably wasn’t a high priority item for them. Work on it as you have equipment and crews available?

Drove by this morning and everything is down, but not hauled off yet.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/substation061321a.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/substation081821a.jpg

Is anything planned for the old location? Will this be OCURA land to put out for bids?

Is anything planned for the old location? Will this be OCURA land to put out for bids?

It's owned by a private party (OG&E swapped land with them for them new substation to the north) and it is for sale.

How about a Starbucks for those commuters exiting there for downtown! LOL

I think that’s across the street from Kamps 1910 and a short walking distance to a hand full of restaurants on 9th street.

Love how the new substation with newer tech takes up less space and is a lot less "Busy". Difference is night and day between them.

These renderings were posted on another thread; by Miller Architects.

No idea about the developer or tenants. Looks cool, though.

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Bold design and height in a part of town that doesn’t have any. This, The Hub, and Alley North will do wonders in extending Broadway development north but I’m skeptical if any of it gets built

Absolutely love it. Very impressive and a great compliment across the highway from Convergence.

Also, looks like they are showing renders for new 10th St. bridge/partial cap over that section of the highway, which would be super cool as well.

Are these in any committee minutes? Or just an idea they helped put together?

It looks great, just curious if these are anything more than conceptual.

I love that it would be very visible driving along 235

Oh that looks fantastic.

Feels like Price Tower and/or Classen Tower (ex-Citizens National Bank) were likely inspirations for the architects here. Handsome building.

Feels like Price Tower and/or Classen Tower (ex-Citizens National Bank) were likely inspirations for the architects here. Handsome building.

Yes! I was wondering why it sort of looked familiar, I couldn't put my finger on it. Looks great.

Feels like Price Tower and/or Classen Tower (ex-Citizens National Bank) were likely inspirations for the architects here. Handsome building.

Reminds me of the early proposed renderings of the two residential towers along the river from the Core to Shore plan.

Damn - that is an amazing design. One of the few projects that might deserve the "iconic" label. Here's to hoping the developer can pull it off as conceptualized.

I agree, that doesn’t look like a typical OKC project at all. Look like it's gonna be an office building?