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Purpose

After being in operation for over 80 years, the Eastover to Hopkins 115 kV line needs to be rebuilt. The line is 20 miles in length. The entirety of the rebuild will be done exclusively on existing transmission rights-of-way.

We will replace the existing 115 kilovolt (kV) wooden poles with self-supporting galvanized steel structures. The new line will be designed to meet all modern electric codes as well as provide additional reliability and resiliency to the greater East Columbia area. The rebuilt lines will be constructed by Dominion Energy contractors.

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

Timeline

The engineering design and environmental permitting began in the summer of 2020 and concluded in the second quarter of 2021. Construction began in the summer of 2023 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.

Contact Us

Call us M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

866-865-1466

Impacts

Service Interruption

Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.

Equipment Lifespan

80+ Years

The equipment has been in service for 80+ years and needs to be replaced.

Traffic

This project is not expected to impact traffic

Noise

Noise levels will be moderate; permits are in place.

Construction Times

8am - 5pm

Most work will be completed between these hours, on weekdays.

Environment

This project may have limited environmental impacts.

Neighborhood

Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.

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