Pre-Construction
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Survey
Survey
Construction crews begin by staking the center and outer edges of the right of way, road crossings, and pole locations.
Soil Testing
Soil Testing
Soil testing includes drilling holes in the ground to determine the soil make-up so structure foundations can be
adequately designed. The holes are refilled after the testing is complete.
Right-of-Way Clearing
Right-of-Way Clearing
The right of way needs to be cleared of structures and certain types of vegetation. Trees along the right of way that
could possibly fall and contact the transmission line are referred to as “danger trees” and will be trimmed and/or cut.
Landowners will be notified prior to any activity.
Access Roads
Access Roads
Dominion Energy will use existing access roads, where possible. If access is not available, additional access roads may
be installed. Dominion Energy will coordinate with property owners regarding the location of convenient access points.
Wetland Areas
Wetland Areas
Special care is taken to keep impacts to wetlands to an absolute minimum during construction. To mitigate impacts to
biological resources in the right of way, Dominion Energy may install erosion control devices, such as silt fences.
Temporary wooden construction mats may be used in wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas to mitigate impacts
from equipment and other construction activities.
