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Chesterfield - Lakeside
Project Overview
Dominion Energy has an existing electric transmission corridor running from the Chesterfield Substation in Chesterfield County to the Lakeside Substation in Henrico County. A single-circuit 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line that runs approximately 21 miles between these substations is nearing the end of its service life and needs to be replaced with new structures that meet current safety and industry standards. Rebuilding the line also resolves an identified capacity violation of mandatory NERC reliability standards.
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
- Replaces aging Infrastructure
Timeline
- June 12, 2018 - the SCC issued an Order of Notice and Hearing, outlining the procedural schedule for the case
- June 2020 - Projected in-service date
- Summer 2020 - Construction complete, restoration of work area begins.
Presentations and Open House Information
SCC
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is responsible for verifying the need, determining the route and reviewing the environmental impact of certain transmission lines in Virginia.
Application Documents
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 1 of 2 (1 of 5)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 1 of 2 (2 of 5)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 1 of 2 (3 of 5)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 1 of 2 (4 of 5)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 1 of 2 (5 of 5)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 2 of 2 (1 of 4)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 2 of 2 (2 of 4)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 2 of 2 (3 of 4)
- Chesterfield-Lakeside Application Vol 2 of 2 (4 of 4)
Frequently Asked Questions
There will be two open house events in spring 2018 where the public can meet with our subject matter experts to learn details on the project. In addition, the Transmission Application Process Chart outlines how the public can become involved in the Virginia State Corporation Commission approval process. You can also contact us to add your mailing address and email address to our distribution list.
Dominion Energy has more than 6,600 miles of overhead transmission lines. The proposed project seeks to replace existing overhead structures with new overhead structures within the same existing right of way. In doing so, the line will be rebuilt to current safety and industry standards.
As part of the regulatory application process, Dominion Energy completes an evaluation of potential environmental, cultural and historical impacts of the project. Dominion Energy works with local, state and federal agencies to complete these evaluations and mitigate any impacts. All required permits are obtained and permitting conditions are met. Permitting agencies typically include the Army Corps of Engineers, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Commenting agencies include the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, among others.
For additional information on our commitment to responsible stewardship of natural resources, environmental management and performance, view our Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report. We also invite you to read our Corporate Environmental Policy
2020
June
Projected in-service date
Summer
Construction complete, restoration of work area begins.
2019
Q1
Requested date for SCC approval
2018
December 21st
The SCC issued its final order approving the Chesterfield-Lakeside transmission project
November 13th
The SCC Hearing Examiner's Report was issued in response to the proposed project
November 5th
Public Evidentiary Hearing, 10:00 a.m., SCC, Richmond
October 5th
Dominion Energy Rebuttal due
August 24th
Staff Report Due
August 24th
Public Comments
August 3rd
Notices of Participation
Q3 - Q4 2018
Procedural order issued; public hearing scheduled
July 12th
Landowner, Gov't Official and Public Notice
June 12th
The SCC issued an Order of Notice and Hearing, outlining the procedural schedule for the case
Late May 2018
File application with the SCC
May 16-17
Host two public open houses
April
Meet with local elected officials; Project website launched
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Neighborhood
Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.
Equipment Lifespan
The equipment has been in service for 50 years and needs to be replaced
Traffic
There may be some traffic delays.
Noise
Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.
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