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Board extends planning commission deadline for Tenaska/Tonaska power project after public safety and environmental concerns
Summary
The board extended the planning commission’s 60‑day deadline for a 'substantial accord' finding on the Tenaska/Tonaska power production project to Jan. 13, 2026; public commenters pressed for stronger enforceable guardrails on noise, water, financial guarantees and monitoring before permitting proceeds.
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 5 voted 5-0 to extend the planning commission’s time to issue a 'substantial accord' recommendation on the proposed power production project (referred to in the record as Tonaska/Tenaska) until the Jan. 13, 2026 planning commission meeting so the commission can consider zoning text amendments and the project's special-use permit together.
"Under state code the planning commission…
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