Fact Sheet Ladysmith 230kV Line

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Project Purpose

It is necessary to extend an approximately 5-mile double-circuit line from the existing north-south transmission line to the company’s Ladysmith Generation Site to support construction of additional combustion turbine units.  An application was filed for construction of those facilities and a Final Order granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity was issued on August 24, 2007. 

This proposed transmission line is necessary to connect this planned generation to our transmission grid and support the continued reliability of the company’s transmission network.

Regulatory Procedures

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is responsible for determining the need, route and environmental impact of transmission lines in Virginia.  The company filed an SCC Application for Ladysmith CT-Line #251 Junction on February 22, 2008.  Interested parties may comment to the SCC concerning our plans.

Planned Project Schedule

Proposed Structure Type

The company intends to use a steel lattice tower similar to the existing 500kV structure.  The existing structures average 110 feet tall.  The average height of the proposed 230kV structure is 130 feet.

Contact Information

For additional information on the project, please contact:

Gail Lamm
120 Tredegar Street
Richmond, VA  23219
Phone:  804/819-2970 or 800/215-8032, press 2 when prompted.
Email:  gail.lamm@dom.com.