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Chesterfield - Allied
Project Overview
The project will replace 16 structures that have reached the end of their service life with new structures that meet current safety and industry 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
- Minimizes impact to the community and environment
- Replaces aging infrastructure
Virtual Open House - Recording
Maps
SCC
- March 23, 2021 – The SCC issued its final order approving the Chesterfield-Allied 230 kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project.
- Oct.14, 2020 – Dominion Energy filed an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) for the Chesterfield – Allied Project. (Application part 1,Application part 2)
Documents
Presentation and Open House Materials
April 2018 Open House Displays
Frequently Asked Questions
The proposed project seeks to replace existing overhead structures with new overhead structures within the 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, we complete an evaluation of potential environmental, cultural and historical impacts of the project. We work 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.
Our enterprise-wide environmental report describes our commitment to the responsible stewardship of natural resources and provides a wealth of information on environmental management and performance. We also invite you to read our Corporate Environmental Policy and our Greenhouse Gas Report.
2022
April 2022
Projected in-service date
2021
Fall 2021
Anticipated construction start date
Spring
Requested date for SCC approval
March 23rd
The SCC issued its final order, approving the project
February 5th
Deadline for written or electronic comment from public on application
January 8th
Deadline for public to request SCC hold hearing on project
2020
October 14th
Procedural order issued; public hearing scheduled
Fall
Filed application with Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
September 22
Hosted two virtual community meetings (Hopewell/PGC, Chesterfield)
Summer
Met with local elected officials; Project website launched; dedicated email/phone open
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Equipment Lifespan
40 Years - The time the updated equipment will last once in service.
Traffic
This project is not expected to impact traffic.
Noise
Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.
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