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Twelfth Street Substation Upgrade Project
Overview
Benefits
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Replaces aging infrastructure
- Strengthens area reliability
- Strengthens operational flexibility
Timeline
- July 2023 – Pre-construction activity begins
- August 2023 – Pedestrian Detour in place
- Early 2024 – Major excavation and civil work complete
- End of 2025 – Project completion
- End of 2025, until complete – Restoration of work areas
This timeline is subject to change based on weather, permits, etc.
Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Traffic
There may be some traffic delays.
Noise
Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.
Neighborhood
Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.
FAQs
A substation is a facility that changes voltage from high to low or from low to high, among other important functions. When electric transmission lines enter a substation, the voltage is lowered using transformers. The lower voltage electricity is delivered to customers using electric distribution lines.
Aging Infrastructure - Much of the equipment inside the substation is approaching the end of its service life and needs to be replaced to help maintain electric reliability.
Safety Regulations - The substation needs improvements for safety and reliability of service.
Because construction will occur on the sidewalk surrounding the substation, this area will not be accessible for pedestrians or cyclists while we work. To keep community members safe and minimize disruptions while we work, Dominion Energy has created a detour plan to allow traffic to continue around the canal sidewalks. This plan has been reviewed by local stakeholders and approved by the City of Richmond. Signage will be placed near the work site to help community members navigate the area during this time. Access to private properties and driveways will be maintained at all times.
Access to private properties and driveways will be maintained at all times.
Interruptions to your electric service are not anticipated as a result of this project.
For more information, contact our team by sending an email to powerline@dominionenergy.com or by calling +1 888-291-0190
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