If I read right...

**R0cketer** · May 11th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Wise County has the power plant, at least as of now.

**greencrest1272** · May 11th, 2006, 02:47 PM

Figures. I didnt think Dickenson County had a shot.

**imported_UKCats1** · May 11th, 2006, 03:20 PM

You read right. http://www.wcyb.com/newsread.asp?newsid=7056

**imported_Counts** · May 11th, 2006, 03:27 PM

IMHO that is great news (All of us DC resadends have to travel out of county to work anyway at lese it is close LOL)

ANy clue on when construction will start? I figure that will be a major project in itself

**R0cketer** · May 11th, 2006, 03:43 PM

The 500-600 megawatt project would create 800 jobs during construction as well as 75 at the station and 250 mining jobs once the station is operating. It would also add significantly to local tax revenue and be a boost to the local economy "? all while providing clean, reliable and economic electricity for Virginia families and businesses.

**greencrest1272** · May 11th, 2006, 04:54 PM

I read that it would take about 3 years to get going.

May 11th, 2006, 05:54 PM

I seen News Center 5 setup at Virginia City. Just outside St. Paul this afternoon.
So i'd say it's pretty reliable.
3 yrs of construction will mean for some good money here locally.
And the long time jobs and revenue a true plus.
Some folks did a good job of getting them to pick Wise Co. I heard this was a highly sought after project.

**greencrest1272** · May 11th, 2006, 05:56 PM

This is a major development. Huge for Wise County.

May 11th, 2006, 05:59 PM

You got that right.
A big shot in the arm. Not just for WC but this whole region.
I'd say all the local counties will benefit some from it.
A good day all the way around for the local area.