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Velco refusal complicates Rutland stormwater plan; town to seek state coordination
Summary
The town administrator said Velco denied permission to use its right‑of‑way for a planned stormwater project because Velco’s updated grounding requirements would require extensive ground‑wiring. The select board directed staff to seek state assistance and follow up with Velco to resolve the conflict with the town’s MS4 stormwater schedule.
Town Administrator Bill Sweet told the select board May 20 that Velco (Vermont Electric Power Company) has refused permission to use its transmission right‑of‑way for a planned municipal stormwater project after new Velco grounding and grounding‑rod requirements were applied to the corridor.
“We were a bit surprised to get…
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