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Belvoir–Van Dorn
Partial Rebuild
This project will address aging electric transmission infrastructure and increase reliability in Fairfax County.
Project Details
Belvoir-Van Dorn is an electric transmission project in the Alexandria/Hayfield area of Fairfax County in the Franconia and Mount Vernon Districts. This project is necessary to replace aging equipment, many of which were built in the 1960's. The rebuild will involve replacing most of the structures along these lines between the Belvoir and Van Dorn Substations, in addition to reconductoring.
The new structures and lines will remain in the existing right of way (ROW) and the lines will continue to be 230 kilovolts (kV). Public outreach and engagement will start in spring of 2026 with a target State Corporation Commission (SCC) filling date in the summer of 2026. Construction is targeted to begin at the end of 2027 and be in-service by 2029.
We're designing and constructing this project to meet today's safety and reliability standards - so you can get the power you need, when you need it.
The new structures and lines will remain in the existing right of way (ROW) and the lines will continue to be 230 kilovolts (kV). Public outreach and engagement will start in spring of 2026 with a target State Corporation Commission (SCC) filling date in the summer of 2026. Construction is targeted to begin at the end of 2027 and be in-service by 2029.
We're designing and constructing this project to meet today's safety and reliability standards - so you can get the power you need, when you need it.
Community Engagement
In-Person Open House
(no presentation)
Thursday, May 19, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hotel Belvoir
6550 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Virtual Community Meeting
(online presentation)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Link coming soon
(no presentation)
Thursday, May 19, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hotel Belvoir
6550 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Virtual Community Meeting
(online presentation)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Link coming soon
Timeline
2026
March 2026
Begin community outreach
April 2026
Publicly announce project
May/June 2026
Hold in-person open house and virtual community meetings
July 2026
Target application filing with Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
2027
April 2027
Anticipated SCC approval
Late 2027- Fall 2029
Tentative construction schedule
2029
Late 2029
Line in-service
What To Expect
Maps and Simulations
What Matters to You?
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- Send comments to the project team
Legal
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has regulatory authority over all energy providers in Virginia and requires certification for all transmission lines out of the ordinary course of doing business. or are at or above 138 kV. 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.
To learn more about this process, please view our SCC application review process.
Current Procedural Schedule
The SCC application target is summer of 2026. Application materials will be posted here after submission
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