The $2 Billion Dig Indy Project | Jeffrey Harrison, Citizens Energy

On today's show I sat down with Jeffrey Harrison, President and CEO of Citizens Energy Group, to learn more about the ambitious Dig Indy project.

This $2 billion initiative involves constructing a 28-mile tunnel system 250 feet below Indianapolis to significantly reduce wastewater overflow into local rivers. Harrison covers the project's origins, its critical need addressed by the EPA's Clean Water Act, the massive engineering feats involved, including using tunnel boring machines and micro-explosives for excavation, and the broader impacts of the project on local rivers.

Harrison also sheds light on his engineering background and role since joining Citizens in 2011, environmental sustainability, and potential future developments in Indianapolis.

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You are going to learn about: - The $2 Billion Dig Indy Project - How the 28-Mile Tunnel System Will Impact Local Rivers - Potential Future Developments in Indy

Check out these great clips from the show: 00:37 Guest Introduction: Jeffrey Harrison, Citizens Energy Group 01:02 Jeffrey's Background 01:37 The Dig Indy Project Overview 02:42 History of Indianapolis' Water Issues 12:25 The Tunnel Boring Process 18:57 Citizens Energy Group's Role 26:37 Marketing Idea for Citizens Energy 28:31 Breaking Perceptions of Indiana 28:57 Experiencing the White River 31:30 Future Vision for Indianapolis Waterways 32:25 South Bend's Riverwalk Inspiration 33:58 The Impact of the Dig Indy Project 36:56 Jeffrey's Indiana Roots and Career 40:14 Community and Charity in Indiana 41:40 Fun and Unique Questions

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