A switching station to connect Dominion Energy's controversial high voltage transmission line across the James River to the utility's Peninsula electric system will come to property the energy giant owns near Skiffes Creek in James City county
The decision to approve came after five hours of debate before the James City County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night.
The James City County Board of Supervisors approval granted the last permit Dominion needed to go ahead with the $180 million line across the James River. The vote was 3-2, with Chairman Kevin Onizuk and Supervisors Michael Hipple and Sue Sadler voting for and Supervisors John McGlennon and Ruth Larson voting against.
