Stuart Area Improvements: Stuart - BassettTransmission Line Project

Appalachian Power officials plan to upgrade the local power grid.

The Stuart - Bassett Transmission Line involves:

• Rebuilding approximately 22 miles of 69-kV transmission line to 138-kV
• Building approximately 3 miles of 138-kV transmission line
• Upgrading two substations
• Building two new substations
• Retiring four substations

Please review the information on this website to learn more about the project.

06/24/2024: On June 24, 2024, the company received Virginia SCC approval to move forward with the project. A right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power, plans to contact landowners along the power line route to discuss next steps. The Stuart Area Improvements Project consists of several components for power line and substation upgrades in the coming years. Company representatives expect to begin construction in Fall 2026 and conclude all components by Winter 2031.

08/04/2023 - The project team submitted an application to the Virginia State Corporation Commission, on July 20, 2023. If the SCC approves the project, Appalachian Power representatives will move forward with the project and landowners along the power line route will be contacted to discuss next steps.

To view the application, please visit AppalachianPower.com/Stuart.

06/23/2023 - Appalachian Power representatives are preparing to file the project with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to seek approval for the upgrades. Landowners in the project area will be notified via mail once the application is submitted.

09/29/2022 - Appalachian Power representatives have determined a proposed power line route and plan to submit an application to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) in early 2023 seeking approval for the upgrades. Appalachian Power’s right-of-way team is committed to working with affected landowners throughout the easement acquisition and construction process.

03/17/2022 - Appalachian Power invites community members and landowners in the project area to learn more at a pair of upcoming in-person open houses.

• Monday, March 28 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Stuart Rotary Field (Memorial Building), 420 Woodland Drive Stuart, VA 24171
• Tuesday, March 29 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Bassett Train Station, 3536 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, VA 24055