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Can you post a pic of the transformer? Thanks in advance!

My guess would be that they'll expand the developed surface into the grass on the north or west side.

A guy named Christian added a few more photos and comments on one of my FB posts about this. He said it was ok for me to re-share them here. I'm not sure what the two new boxes/cabinets are. Switch gear? I can't make out enough detail in the construction photo to see the pre-formed...

Two Supercharger cabinets, 8 precast pedastals, and 4 crates of pedastals: Construction: I saw a relatively new looking transformer, but it appears to be for the gas station (pre-existing).

Equipment is on site and construction has begun. No sign of a transformer yet. I can't seem to add photos on mobile. I'll try to add them when I get home.

Is that a white Rivian in the background?

According to the Normal IL Fire Department: CT cabinet appears to mean Current Transformer.

Another local owner stopped by yesterday and Ameren was on site, presumably doing a final inspection before energizing the site. Could go online any day now. I may be able to swing by later today and check on the status.

Another local owner went by today with his drone and got some aerial shots...

Another update: The concrete pad for the charging cabinets has been poured, and there's at least a rock bed for the transformer. Also the stalls were installed yesterday. Thurs (6/3) morning: Later that same day:

I'm not sure who to alert, but it looks to me like this location will in fact be 12 stalls, rather than 8. I counted 12 of the pre-cast pedastal mounts (11 visible in the picture below). Framing for concrete pads. I think the cylindrical base on the right is for a light pole. Looks like a...

As a matter of fact I was there Thurs and last night and got some updated pics. Thurs the pavers were mostly installed, and the pedastals and charging cabinets were delivered. It appears that one of the pre-cast pedastal mounts might be in the wrong spot though. It was dark last night, but...

That was me. I forgot to cross-post the pics/update here. 😁 They also said the parking surface will be pavers, and that they would be in by the end of the week, if I recall correctly. If nobody's posted anything by Fri 5/28, I should be able to get another update then.

Minor update: Looks like some PVC piping was delivered and a bit of it is already partially buried in a trench. Not sure what the square-ish white outline spray painted in the grass could mean, but Billie Jean posed in it for scale.

At first glance yesterday, it didn't appear that any work had started, but when I walked over into the grass for an overview shot I noticed they've already cut out the curb to make room for the concrete expansion to add 8 parking spaces. Also it looks like a light pole and lighting fixture were...