Client: Dominion Energy via C2 Environmental Inc.
Approximate Design Cost: $38,366
Project Timeline: Design 2023-2024, Construction 2024-2925 (Est.)
Project Manager: Scott C. Blossom, P.E., CFM, LEED AP
Design Engineers: Elisabetta Civiletto, Courtney Samuels
Environmental Scientist: Ryan Scopp, CBLP
Line 27 was an existing 115 kV overhead electric transmission line with a 34.5 kV distribution underbuilds that parallels the west side of W Great Neck Road in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The project involved the replacement of four of the existing structures with three new structures, and installing a new 34.5 kV distribution line, Line 446, to Broad Bay Island between W great Neck Road and N great Road. These changes required a slight realignment of the existing line and associated 60-FT wide transmission ROW. The new distribution has been constructed within a new permanent 30-FT wide ROW. The project site traverses areas of commercial and residential development, as well as some forested, undeveloped areas. The area is gently sloped with areas of steep slopes adjacent to the two tidal stream channels that cross the project area. Soils within the project area are generally characterized as having a moderate to severe erosion and rutting hazard. This project focused on stormwater compliance, erosion and sediment control design, including grading and restoration.
Project Role
BCE conducted a site assessment to evaluate entrances and accesses points, including multiple site surveys to achieve a balance between pole access and safety during construction. BCE took part in a community meeting and the safety planning was one of the main aspects of this project due to the site condition/location. BCE evaluated pre-development and post-development water quantity and water quality condition, based on this, BCE developed a Stormwater Management Plan where Water quality and quantity compliance were achieved using respectively, the Virginia Runoff Reduction Method (VRRM) and Energy Balance Methodology. Additionally, BCE provided detailed grading and restoration plans.
