Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chesterfield County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in water utilities
Munster Battery Energy Storage Facility
A proposal to construct a commercial battery energy storage facility on 38 acres along Watkins Centre Parkway.
Greenbrier Subdivision Wastewater Infrastructure
A Chester resident says failing septic systems in the Greenbriar subdivision are pooling sewage and threatening the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Utilities has begun exploring an assessment district process.
Dominion Sycamore Springs Switching Station
Dominion Energy is establishing a 30-acre electrical switching station to route power between transmission lines and support regional infrastructure like data centers.
Department of Utilities Fee Adjustments
Utility connection fees and monthly service charges are increasing to fund necessary infrastructure rehabilitation and capital projects.
Dorsey Acres Utility Exceptions (23SN0136)
A property owner on Dorsey Road received approval to divide 4 acres into four residential lots using private wells and septic systems instead of expensive public water and sewer connections.
Proposed FY2027 Utilities Operating Budget and Capital Program
The county reviewed the utilities budget and a 10-year capital plan to maintain water and wastewater infrastructure while keeping rate increases modest.