Columbia Industrial Park – Hopkins

At Dominion Energy, we are dedicated to finding the best solution for the long-term energy needs within the communities we serve. As we remain focused on reliability and resiliency, we have identified a transmission line in the southwest region of Richland County near Bluff Road that is eligible for upgrades. Replacing the existing poles and equipment will enhance wind resistance during severe weather and provide more reliable and resilient power to the Hopkins area.

Dominion Energy South Carolina will replace the existing 230-kilovolt (kV) wooden structures along the 4-mile section of line with self-supporting galvanized steel poles. The new line will be designed to meet all modern electric codes as well as provide additional reliability to our customers. The rebuilt lines will be constructed by contracted crews and will be on existing right of way.

Letters will be sent out to impacted property owners along the route as DESC progresses through its construction.

• Maintains current right of way
• New structures located in the same general location as existing structures
• Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
• Minimizes impact to the community and environment
• Replaces aging infrastructure

• Q1 2024 - Engineering design and environmental permitting begins
• Q1 2025 - Transmission line construction begins
• Q3 2025 - Transmission line construction complete
• In addition to weekdays and normal work hours, weekend work hours may be necessary to meet critical project schedules