Cypress Creek Power Station Delayed
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) announced today that it is extending its timeline for securing the necessary air permits to begin construction of its proposed Cypress Creek Power Station in Southeastern Virginia.
While environmental activists hailed the decision as a bow to public opposition against the plant ODEC countered that its plans are only being delayed and pledged to continue working closely with the local governments and citizens of the Town of Dendron, Surry County and Sussex County as the project moves forward, including continuing its support of area civic organizations and community events.
Artist rendering of proposed Surrey County coal fired power plant – Image courtesy Europa Technologies
ODEC says that it is voluntarily extending its permitting schedule and anticipates restarting the permit filing process in 18-24 months. The Cooperative says that it will continue to work with local property owners to secure the proper rights-of-way for the water pipeline that will be required to operate the electric generation facility and with plans to move forward with developing the rail access will follow.
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on Sep 9 2010. Filed under Northern Virginia News.
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