Belmont Stage 2, Mississippi (Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha Counties)

Proposed Transmission Project

TVA is considering improvements to its transmission system that would improve reliability of electrical service and provide power for future residential and commercial growth in Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha Counties in Mississippi.

TVA proposes to build about 18 miles of 161-kilovolt transmission line which would begin at our Clay 500-kilovolt Substation at 2740 TVA Road in West Point (Clay County) and extend south to our Artesia 161-kilovolt Substation at 1280 Mims Road in Columbus (Lowndes County).

There is a network of about 35 alternative line segments and about 67 alternative line routes under consideration for the location of the new line.  This network is categorized into three main groups:  West, Middle, and East.  Combinations of the routes and segments within each group would begin at the Clay Substation and end at the Artesia Substation.

• West Routes – There are at least 24 routes in this group.  Some of these segments/routes would use existing right of way. 
• Middle Routes – There are at least 27 routes in this group.  Many of these segments/routes would use existing right of way. 
• East Routes – There are at least 18 routes in this group.  Some of these segments/routes would parallel existing TVA power lines. 
  

The line would be built using primarily single-pole, steel structures centered on new 100-foot-wide right of way.  The scheduled completion date for this project is winter-spring 2028. 

TVA will hold an open house on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to provide information, answer questions and receive comments about the proposed transmission project.  For those unable to attend the open house on November 14, 2024, TVA is providing a virtual open house from November 14 through December 16, 2024, online at  tvavirtual.com/belmont2.

The project is expected to be in service in winter-spring 2027-2028.  Construction is scheduled to begin in summer-fall 2027.  (Dates are subject to change. Unexpected issues may arise, resulting in the need to adjust the schedule.)

TVA's process for siting new transmission projects is designed to allow public input at various stages. TVA is committed to working with area stakeholders to address concerns during various stages of the project. Comments received during the comment period will be used in reaching a decision on the proposed action.

TVA will hold an open house to discuss the proposed transmission project. Details are as follows:

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m. CT (local time)
The Civic
130 6th Street
West Point, MS 39773

TVA representatives will be available at the open house to provide information, answer questions and receive comments. Large maps showing the alternative locations for consideration will be available.

TVA is interested in receiving comments concerning how this project may affect the environment, historic properties or any other issues associated with this proposal. Any comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record.

If you have special needs, please contact Tanya Adams at least five days prior to the open house toll-free at (800) 362-4355.

If you cannot attend the open house but have questions or comments, contact Bethany Butler (see contact information below). All written comments on this proposed action should be sent to TVA no later than December 16, 2024.

(Dates are subject to change. Unexpected issues may arise, resulting in the need to adjust the schedule.)