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To ensure a strong, resilient and reliable grid to support CVOW, Dominion Energy is building new electric transmission infrastructure from where the energy will come onshore in Virginia Beach to our existing Fentress substation in Chesapeake.

Onshore Project Updates

We are simultaneously building underground and overhead electric transmission infrastructure through late 2025. We are also expanding our existing Fentress Substation in the City of Chesapeake and building Harpers Switching Station in the City of Virginia Beach through spring 2026.

  • November 2023: Began underground construction activities at State Military Reservation in the City of Virginia Beach. Began site preparation at Fentress Substation in the City of Chesapeake.
  • February 2024: Began right of way clearing for both overhead and underground infrastructure in the cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Began overhead construction by Fentress Substation.
  • March 2024: Completed underground Phase 1 Direct Pipe installation at SMR. Completed Horizontal Directional Drilling under Lake Christine at SMR. Began excavating Transition Joint Bay at SMR. Installed first overhead transmission poles between Fentress and Pocaty substations in the City of Chesapeake.
  • April 2024: Began underground duct bank installation on Navy property along Oceana Boulevard near Bells Road and Harpers Road.
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  • July 2024: Completed Direct Pipe (DP) installation at the State Military Reservation (SMR).
  • August 2024: Completed Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) installation under Lake Rudee/General Booth.
  • August 2024: Completed Oceana Boulevard duct bank installation.
  • June 2024 - February 2025: Continued installing overhead transmission foundations, poles, and lines between Pocaty Substation in the City of Chesapeake and Harpers Switching Station in the City of Virginia Beach.
  • June 2024 - February 2025: Constructed Transition Joint Bay vaults #1-8.
  • December 2024: Began installing underground cable onshore between Harpers Switching Station and the State Military Reservation.
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  • Spring 2025: Restore the overhead right of way between Pocaty Substation in the City of Chesapeake and Landstown Road (near the Princess Anne Sportsplex) in the City of Virginia Beach.
  • Late spring 2025: Finish duct bank installation across South Birdneck Road.
  • Late spring 2025: Finish installing underground connections at the Rifle Range.
  • Spring – early fall 2025: Finish installing overhead foundations, poles, and lines in the City of Virginia Beach between Harpers Switching Station and Princess Anne Road.
  • 2025 – early 2026: Underground cable pulling, splicing, and testing between the State Military Reservation and Harpers Switching Station.
  • Summer 2025: Finish installing underground connections at the Rifle Range.
  • Spring – summer 2025: Finish installing overhead foundations, poles, and lines in the City of Virginia Beach between Harpers Switching Station and Princess Anne Road.
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How will construction impact me?

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    Will this interrupt my service? No. We do not anticipate disruptions to your power during our construction activities.

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    Will I hear construction activities? Some of our work occurs in or near residential areas, and neighbors may hear equipment at work and beeping when backing. Construction equipment may include trucks, tractor-trailers, excavators, cranes, bucket trucks, and support vehicles. Most work occurs during the daytime, but there are specific underground activities that also require night work. We are committed to minimizing potential impacts during construction and are making efforts to reduce noise at night.

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    Will there by traffic impacts? Brief traffic delays are possible when turning vehicles transport equipment from area storage yards to work sites. We plan to minimize traffic disruptions during aerial wire installations by using a helicopter. Underground duct bank installation requires temporary lane closures when crossing Oceana Boulevard near Harpers Road and also when crossing South Birdneck Road near Bells Road. For everyone's safety, please follow posted signs, flagger instructions, and speed limits.

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    Will access to my neighborhood be affected? No, vehicular and pedestrian paths will always be available during construction.

Community Contributions

  • $12 million in assistance Since 2012, EnergyShare has helped more than 34,700 people in Hampton Roads, totaling almost $12 million in assistance.
  • $15 million donation In the last 10 years, our charitable foundation has donated more than $15 million to local organizations in Hampton Roads.
  • $35 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities In 2020, Dominion Energy pledged $35 million to support 11 historically black colleges and universities, including $2.75 million for both Hampton University and Norfolk State.
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