Rights-of-way corridors extending along the pipeline play
an important role in ensuring the integrity and safety of Dominion's pipeline
network. The Right-of-Way (ROW) Agreement is a legal document through which
the landowner grants the pipeline company permission to use a portion of his
or her land to install, operate and maintain pipelines.
The ROW Agreement remains in effect even if the property is
sold and is binding to the new owners. The ROW Agreement gives the pipeline
company the necessary rights to regularly maintain the rights-of-way along its
pipeline systems to ensure pipeline safety.
To ensure pipeline integrity:
Do not erect buildings or structures, or plant trees or
other obstructions on the pipeline rights-of-way.
Do not excavate, change the grade or impound water within
the rights-of-way without our permission.
Do not move heavy equipment or logs across the rights-of-way
and avoid blasting within 1,000 feet of the pipeline without our approval.
Although building on the right-of-way is prohibited, under
certain conditions roads, railroads, streets, cables, and other utility lines
may cross the pipeline. In these instances, Dominion will work with the owner/developer/contractor
to accommodate such construction. The owner and/or developer will be required
to pay any costs necessary to ensure the pipeline meets all regulations. (>> View construction guidelines.)
Dominion asks that landowners familiarize themselves with
the content of the ROW Agreement and abide by its content.
