New MLGW substation to power growth in Collierville
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo, center, cuts the ribbon on a new MLGW substation in Collierville. He is joined by Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser, center left, MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen, center right and former Town of Collierville Administrator James Leweilen, far right. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Light, Gas and Water celebrated its part in powering Collierville’s growth with a new substation in the southeast portion of the town Tuesday afternoon.
MLGW, Germantown and Collierville officials held a ribbon-cutting on Quinn Road near U.S. 72 at the substation’s site, which will help safely and efficiently transfer power to the utility company’s customers.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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