Dominion Energy will replace four transmission structures. Two existing Cor-Ten steel structures in the water will be replaced with two similar galvanized steel structures of the same height. The new structures in the water will be supported by the existing foundations– minimizing underwater disturbance. Two existing Cor-Ten steel anchor structures – one on either side of the shore – will be replaced with two galvanized steel A-Frame structures. The new structures on the shore will be approximately 15 feet taller than the existing structures.

Pending regulatory approval and time-of-year restrictions, construction on the new transmission line will begin in summer 2017 and will be completed by late 2017.

Maps and Documents

• Project Map
• Project Overview Presentation
• Project Fact Sheet
• Boards & Simulations

Construction Mailers

• Dalmation Drive Wire Removal Notification - September 2017 Doorhanger
• Dalmation Drive Community Update - August 2017 Letter
• Anchor Structure Relocation - August 2017 Mailer
• Preliminary Construction Plan - April 2017 Community Letter

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is responsible for determining the need, route and environmental impact of transmission lines in Virginia. Once this project is filed, documents related to the case are made available to the public on the SCC Docket Search section of the SCC website, in the "Search Cases" section. In addition, interested parties may also comment directly to the SCC by sending an email to sccinfo@scc.virginia.gov

• SCC Final Order

Will the structure look different?

The height of the transmission structures is set in accordance with electrical clearances and other regulations intended to safeguard the public. The new structures in the water will be supported by existing foundations and will remain the same height and style as the original structures. The only change will be in color – changing from COR-Ten to galvanized steel.

The structures on shore will be approximately 15 feet taller than the existing structures. The new A-frame design will offer a cleaner vista on shore.

• Existing Tower and Proposed Tower *
• Existing Anchor and Proposed Anchor *
  
  *Proposed replacements are subject to final engineering.

Can Dominion Energy build the entire line underground?

We have studied the initial timelines and costs associated with potentially submerging this line. Our research confirmed that keeping the line overhead is the preferred option from an operational, reliability and cost perspective. An underground line would have a larger environmental impact and would require transition stations on either side of the water crossing. These stations would require the purchase of property, as well as additional time for siting, construction and permitting. Ultimately, project scope changes will be determined by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Will Dominion Energy repair damage due to construction?

Yes. Our easement agreements allow us access to private roads of property owners crossed by the right of way. The company, at its expense, will repair any private roads damaged by Dominion Energy or its contractors during construction of the line or during future maintenance. In addition, we will reimburse property owners for crop damage, and repair or replace fences or gates if we damage them.