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Cavalier Solar says construction nearly complete; commercial operation targeted for end of October
Summary
A presenter for the Cavalier Solar Project told the Surry County commission deliveries and civil work are about 99% complete, commissioning is under way, and the project expects commercial operation at the end of October; local road resurfacing tied to the project was also discussed.
The Surry County commission heard a construction update from a Cavalier Solar representative who said the project is mechanically complete and moving into testing and commissioning. "Deliveries across the project are 99% complete," the presenter said, and added the team expects to hit commercial operation (COD) by the end of October.
The presenter described remaining work as largely spare parts and landscaping to meet environmental and stormwater permit closeout requirements. He told commissioners civil work was "right around 99%" complete and that a second round of plantings along roadways is planned for October to close out permit conditions. The presenter said the on-site workforce will ramp down from roughly 60–65 people per day toward fewer than 25–30 by late October.
Commissioners asked about traffic control and whether off-duty deputies would remain through COD; the presenter said the sheriff's department will continue to provide off-duty patrols during peak arrival and departure times while available. The presenter agreed to return in November with photos and a final wrap-up of road repairs and site closeout.
