Study: Proposed Alliant plant in Fairfax would raise ‘concerns for airport safety’

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Alliant Energy’s plans for a natural gas fired power plant northwest of The Eastern Iowa Airport raise “concerns for airport safety and regulatory compliance,” according to a study commissioned by the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission.

“The proposed utility plant does not meet several local and federal requirements, raising concerns for airport safety and regulatory compliance,” reports Canadian engineering services company AtkinsRéalis in a study distributed by the airport on Monday.

The airport commission agreed in July to spend about $67,000 on a study looking at potential impacts of the proposed plant.

The Eastern Iowa Airport learned in June that Alliant Energy was pursuing