HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. B. BURTON SUBSTATION UPDATE 01.21.2025Burton –VA Beach (Line 27)
115 kV Electric Transmission Line Rebuild Project
Update
Virginia Beach City Council Meeting
January 21, 2025
Project Overview
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Line 27 is a 115 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line in north Virginia Beach running from the Burton Substation to the
Bayside Substation, then Long Creek Substation, then Bains Store Substation, and ending at the Virginia Beach Substation.
This project is necessary to replace aging infrastructure and maintain reliable service for our customers.
Uses existing right of way corridor.
12.7 miles long
Additional Project Context
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After nearly five decades of dependable service, the existing structures and components of Line 27 are at
the end of life and need to be replaced.
Pole inspections revealed degradation of wooden structures from decay and woodpecker damage. Salt
contamination also requires replacement of transmission equipment.
187 wooden structures will be replaced with steel structures. Some existing concrete and steel poles will
remain, but most will be replaced.
Distribution power lines are on most of these electric transmission structures and will continue to be.
Construction Schedule
*Pending weather and progress
PRECONSTRUCTION
March – May 2025: Access, staking
new structure locations, forestry
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE 1: Burton – Bayside
April 2025 – September 2025
PHASE 2: Long Creek – Bains Store
September 2025 – April 2026
PHASE 3: Bains Store – Virginia Beach
April 2026 – September 2026
PHASE 4: Bayside – Long Creek
September 2026 – December 2027
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Community Communications-to -Date
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Project
Announcement
Mailer
January 2024
Project Update
Mailer
August 2024
Property
Door Hanger
April 2024
Project Website
January 2024
www.dominionenergy.com/burton-
virginia-beach
Photo Simulations – Viewpoint Map
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Photo Simulations – Northampton Boulevard
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Photo Simulations – North Great Neck Road
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Photo Simulations – West Great Neck Road
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Next Steps
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Meet with Bayfront Advisory Commission (scheduled – 2/20/25)
Meet with Bayville Farms Dog Park Group (awaiting response)
Community Open House for Phase 1 (2/20/25, Bayside Baptist Church)
Preconstruction activities awareness mailer (targeted for late February)
Additional engagement as phases progress
*Previously met with Friends of Live Oaks and Bayfront Advisory Commission Leadership
Q&A
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Thank you for your time!
Connect with us if you have questions or feedback:
Sean Doherty: 804-629-6851
sean.r.doherty@dominionenergy.com
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