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Line 254
Overview
At Dominion Energy, we are committed to continually reviewing and analyzing our energy infrastructure to provide the most safe and reliable electric service. This project rebuilt an existing 230 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line from Greensville County, Virginia near Emporia to Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
This transmission line is 18 miles long and several miles west of Interstate 95, while paralleling the line into North Carolina.
The project was necessary to replace aging infrastructure. After nearly five decades of service, the structures and related components were at the end of their service life and needed to be replaced to maintain reliability for our customers. The project began in 2022 as Line 2201 from Clubhouse to Dry Bread Substation, and then transitioned to Line 254 from Dry Bread to Lakeview Substation. Construction ended on schedule in late 2023. Along the project route, the new structures are similar in height and appearance to the original structures.
Community Engagement
- Project Completion Postcard - November 2023
- Roanoke Canal Trail Alert – August 2023 update
- Roanoke Canal Trail Alert – Summer 2023
- Soil Boring Postcard
- Project Map Postcard – June 2020
- September 2022 - Preconstruction letter Phase 2 Virginia (PDF pages 1 and 2)
- August 2022 – Postcard Danger Tree activities in Roanoke Rapids, NC
- July 2022 – Preconstruction letter Phase 1 Virginia (PDF pages 1 and 2)
Benefits
- Create no new right of way
- Keep structures in the same general location as existing structures
- Provide long-term reliability and durability without excessive maintenance
- Deliver operational system flexibility to meet future needs
- Comply with mandatory standards to ensure safety and reliability
Timeline
- Phase I: Clubhouse to Dry Bread (Virginia)
- Summer 2022 — Preconstruction work including tree/brush clearing in and around the right of way and building access roads with wooden matting to protect existing vegetation.
- September–November 2022 — Line work between Clubhouse and Dry Bread in Virginia.
- Phase II: Dry Bread (Virginia) to Lakeview (North Carolina)
- Fall 2022 — Preconstruction work including tree/brush clearing in and around the right of way and building access roads with wooden matting to protect existing vegetation.
- November 2022–December 2023 — Anticipated line work between Dry Bread in Virginia and Lakeview in North Carolina. Work progresses from north to south.
Legal
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has regulatory authority over all energy providers in Virginia. Among other responsibilities, the SCC validates the need for a proposed line and approves the route and structures. In reviewing a proposed project, the SCC must consider whether potential impacts on scenic assets, historic districts and the environment have been reasonably minimized.
On 11/18/20, Dominion Energy filed its application with the SCC. The SCC issued its Final Order approving the project on 7/27/21. Documents related to the case are available to the public on the SCC Docket of the SCC website or search by Case No. PUR-2020-00269 in the " Search Cases " section. In addition, interested parties may visit the SCC Case Comments Page where individual mailboxes are available for each case accepting public comments.
The SCC issued its Final Order on July 27, 2021, for Dominion Energy to proceed with this project.
Application Documents 2020
Procedural Schedule
For the most up-to-date and full listing of motions, rulings and other related documents, please refer to the SCC docket for this case.
Meetings
Virtual Community Meeting - LIVE via WebEx Events
Timeline
2020
November
Project filed with the SCC
October
Informational Virtual Community Meeting planned
August
Outreach to the community
Phase II: Dry Bread (Virginia) to Lakeview (North Carolina)
2023
Fall 2023–Spring 2024
We will perform restoration work in the right of way to return the corridor to its pre-existing condition between Dry Bread in Virginia and Lakeview in North Carolina.
2022
November 2022–December 2023
Anticipated line work between Dry Bread in Virginia and Lakeview in North Carolina. Work progresses from north to south.
Fall 2022
Preconstruction work including tree/brush clearing in and around the right of way and building access roads with wooden matting to protect existing vegetation.
Phase I: Clubhouse to Dry Bread (Virginia)
2022
Winter 2022–Spring 2023
We will perform restoration work in the right of way to return the corridor to its pre-existing condition between Clubhouse and Dry Bread in Virginia.
September–November 2022
Line work between Clubhouse and Dry Bread in Virginia.
Summer 2022
Preconstruction work including tree/brush clearing in and around the right of way and building access roads with wooden matting to protect existing vegetation.
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