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Scout Motors
Overview
Dominion Energy has a need for new, dual-feed transmission lines in Richland County near Blythewood. These lines will power the new Scout Motors automotive plant.
Dominion Energy South Carolina will construct two new 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines approximately 2.4 miles each on self-supporting galvanized steel poles. The lines will be constructed by contractors and will be on new right of way. Richland County is the only property owner along the route.
Benefits
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Minimizes impact to the community and environment
Timeline
- Dominion Energy is working on engineering, permitting and right of way acquisition. Construction will begin in summer 2025 and continue until mid-2026. In addition to weekdays and normal work hours, weekend work hours may be necessary to meet critical project schedules.
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Neighborhood
Access to surrounding neighborhoods will not be impacted.
Traffic
This project is not expected to impact traffic.
Noise
Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.
Environment
This project will not have environmental impacts.
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