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Tarboro to Parmele
115 kV Electric Transmission Line Rebuild
Project Overview
We are rebuilding an aging 115 kilovolt (kV) single- and double-circuit electric transmission line between our Tarboro and Parmele substations in the counties of Edgecombe and Pitt, North Carolina, between the towns of Tarboro and Parmele.
After six decades of reliable service, the existing wooden and steel structures and related components on the 15.7-mile line are at the end of their service life and need to be rebuilt to meet current safety and reliability standards.
The new single-circuit weathering steel monopole and H-frame structures and double-circuit weathering steel monopole structures are approximately 10 feet taller on average and will be located near the existing structures using the current transmission line easement. No new right of way is needed.
Benefits
- 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
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Our forestry team will survey trees in the area to identify danger trees that need removal. Danger trees are trees outside the right of way, and possibly on your property, that have the potential to fall within 10 feet of the transmission wires or structures. Trees and tree limbs that come in contact with electric lines are a leading cause of power outages, especially during storms. The removal of danger trees is necessary to help prevent large scale outages in your community.
If we need to access your property, our forestry team or authorized contractors will contact you. We are committed to working safely and courteously on your property. If you have questions or concerns about the right of way corridor, please email etrow@dominionenergy.com or call 800-215-8032.
Yes. Existing easement agreements will allow us access to private roads crossed by the right of way. The company, at its expense, will repair any private roads damaged by Dominion Energy or its contractors during construction of the line or during future maintenance. In addition, we will reimburse property owners for crop damage, and repair or replace fences or gates if we damage them.
We do not anticipate impacting your electricity, but if there are any planned temporary disruptions to your power supply, we will make every effort to notify you in advance of that work.
Timeline
2025
Spring 2025
Phase 5 Tarboro
Spring – Summer 2025
Restoration activities
2024
Late 2024 - spring 2025
Phase 4 Bethel-Carolina to Parmele
October 2024 – February 2025 - Phase 4
Bethel-Carolina to Parmele
August - October 2024 - Phase 3
Conetoe to Bethel-Carolina
Aug - Nov 2024
Phase 3 Conetoe to Bethel-Carolina
May – August 2024 - Phase 2
Shiloh to Conetoe
Mar - Aug 2024
Phase 2 Shiloh to Conetoe
Jan - Mar 2024
Phase 1 Tarboro to Shiloh
2023
Fall 2023
Preconstruction activities, including right-of-way vegetation management and forestry surveying, begin. Later this year, we will install access roads and lay wooden mats to safely reach structures.
December 2022 – May 2024 - Phase 1
Tarboro to Shiloh
August – December 2022
Preconstruction activities, including right of way clearing, road building to access structures, and danger tree work.
2022
Summer 2022
Right of way surveying
Spring 2022
Permitting
Project Outcomes
Single-circuit replacement structures are weathering steel monopoles and some H-frames.
Double-circuit replacement structures are weathering steel monopoles.
The average height of replacement structures is 64.5 feet, approximately 10 feet taller than original structure heights.
Construction-Related Impacts
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.
Hunting
Hunting activities in the work zone may be impacted. During firearms deer season, crews work in and near the right of way where hunters may be active. Our crews will be wearing high-visibility work vests, so they are easy to see.
Noise
Noise levels will be moderate; permits are in place.
Equipment Lifespan
The equipment has been in service for 60 years and needs to be replaced.
Environment
This project will not have environmental impacts.
Construction Times
Work will be completed during daytime, up to seven days a week.
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