The Indiana Municipal Power Agency is eyeing a 30-acre parcel of land in Tipton County for a solar field that would be operational by the second quarter of 2019 if plans move accordingly.

COVINGTON, Ind. (WCIA) -- It's a big milestone for community leaders who've been trying to renovate their park. Hundreds descended on the Covington City Park for a groundbreaking celebration. It's kicking off a $700,000 overhaul, two and a half years in the making.

Jack Alvey, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA), recently approached the Rensselaer City Council to receive approve for a new solar farm to be constructed in the Rensselaer area.

One more box was checked Wednesday for the Indiana Municipal Power Agency solar project coming to Advance. The Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals heard from an IMPA representative and Boone County Area Plan Commission Executive Director Rachel Cardis on the development before approving a special exception with development standard variance.

Pending approval by the Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals, Advance will be home to a 2.13-acre solar park.

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