Dominion to host May 6 virtual session on Goochland transmission line rebuild

Broad Street in Oilville is the most visible Goochland checkpoint in Dominion Energy’s plan to rebuild its Carson-Midlothian-North Anna transmission corridor, a project that could bring tree clearing, right-of-way work and changes along an existing utility easement before any new structures go up. The company says the 500 kilovolt lines are nearing the end of their useful service life and that the current lines will stay energized and in service during construction.

Dominion has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 12 p.m., giving Goochland residents a first chance to ask how the rebuild could affect land near homes, farms and travel routes. Additional in-person meetings are set for Louisa County on May 6, Powhatan and Chesterfield on May 11, and Goochland and Hanover on May 14. Those sessions are where community members can speak directly with Dominion representatives about the route, timing and property impacts.

Goochland County says the project would rebuild existing transmission lines between the Carson, Midlothian and North Anna substations and would cross Broad Street in Oilville. Dominion also says it proposes to partially rebuild the existing 230 kilovolt line between Midlothian Substation and Oilville at Broad Street so the 500 kilovolt and 230 kilovolt lines share the same structures in that stretch. That means residents near the corridor could see work in an already developed utility area, not just a brand-new line cut across the county.

The company says surveys began in January 2026 and that it plans to file with the Virginia State Corporation Commission in August 2026. Dominion’s project page says right-of-way clearing would begin once permits are in place, and danger-tree removal would start outside the right of way. It also says trees, vegetation and unapproved encroachments must be removed from the existing easement because the 500 kilovolt lines must remain energized during construction. The North Anna-to-Midlothian segment is listed for summer 2028 through early 2030.

The rebuild lands in a county already on guard about major transmission work. On April 14, Goochland’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $250,000 in county funds to support opposition to the separate Valley Link transmission project, citing rural character, agriculture, forestry, scenic landscapes and a lack of direct benefit to Goochland County. That history suggests the May 6 session is likely to draw close scrutiny over what changes residents will actually see, and what Dominion is promising to limit disruption.