South Point Substation Project
South Point Substation Project
Project Overview
The South Point Substation project is a system reliability enhancement project needed to support current and future energy growth for Gaston County. The new substation will be located on Canal Road near South Point Road, next to the existing Red Raider Substation in Belmont, N.C.
The new substation is one of several projects in the region designed to strengthen the grid, improve reliability and enhance service to Duke Energy customers. These improvements will help support economic and community growth, make the grid more resistant to power outages from storms and other physical threats, and prepare for energy opportunities of the future.
The new substation is one of several projects in the region designed to strengthen the grid, improve reliability and enhance service to Duke Energy customers. These improvements will help support economic and community growth, make the grid more resistant to power outages from storms and other physical threats, and prepare for energy opportunities of the future.
Community Benefits
These grid investments will help our customers in many ways now and for years to come.
Meet Growing Energy Demand in the Region
Help Reduce Outages and Strengthen Reliability
Minimize Impact Using Existing Right of Way
Help Promote Cleaner Sources of Energy
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Maintenance of Easement Areas
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Pre-construction Activities
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Project Timeline*
The South Point Substation project is a system reliability enhancement project needed to support current and future energy growth for Gaston County
*This is a working timeline. There may be lulls between phases, and weather delays could affect the timing of the construction activities.
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Your feedback is important to us. We will provide updates throughout the project, but if you have questions or need more information, please call 800.365.8979 or email CarolinasTransmissionEnhancements@duke-energy.com. We will respond to you in a timely fashion, answering any concerns or questions you may have.