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Resident urges Scottsville to coordinate opposition to east-route transmission line over scenic river
Summary
A Scottsville resident urged the town to work regionally to protect a scenic river corridor from a proposed east-route transmission line, saying the route could intrude on designated river protections and urging coordination with neighboring counties and the State Corporation Commission.
A resident who gave their address during public comment told the joint meeting of the Scottsville Town Council and Planning Commission that the proposed Lynchburg-to-Route 2 transmission line’s east alignment could cut through areas designated as scenic river and urged the town to take a regional approach to protect recreational and natural resources.
"I'm not here to speak in opposition to the transmission line per se, but their route all impact the scenic river designation," the resident said, urging the town to "reach out" to neighboring counties and the State Corporation Commission and to consider joining resolutions now being developed in a nearby county.
Town officials acknowledged the limits of local authority for state-regulated transmission siting but said they would monitor the process, share information and contact regional supervisors and the state SCC to convey local concerns about river crossings and visibility. No formal action on the transmission line was taken at the meeting.
Why it matters: The resident framed the issue as protection of designated scenic-river areas and recreational value rather than a blanket opposition to the project. The town can submit comments to the State Corporation Commission and coordinate with neighboring counties; residents and council members urged early engagement to avoid irreversible routing decisions.
Next steps: Council members asked staff to keep the council informed and to provide links to public open houses and state maps. The town did not vote on a resolution; the item remained an informal request for staff monitoring and outreach.
