What should happen to Morro Bay Power Plant site? Here’s your chance to weigh in
The city of Morro Bay is seeking community input on what should happen to the Morro Bay power plant property.
The 95-acre property is owned by Vistra Corp. and includes the power plant with the stacks, the former tank farm now proposed to be a battery energy storage facility and Lila Keiser Park to the north.
Vistra has proposed a 600-megawatt battery energy storage facility, and will tear down the three defunct power plant stacks. Aside from that, however, there are no other plans for property.
Results from the city’s survey will be used to help construct a master plan for the area.
“The master plan will establish a vision and plan for growth and development of the Power Plant site and surrounding area, including consideration of the physical relationship and compatibility with the proposed battery storage system project,” the survey said.
The 18-question survey broadly asks for community members to tell the city what they wish to see happen with the property.
It then questions people on the future of specific areas around the property, including the power plant buildings and the undeveloped hillside along Scott Street.
People can also provide feedback on whether they want the city to prioritize bike pathways, pedestrian pathways, connections to nature, commercial opportunities or public art.
To fill out the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/388GTRF.
