Person County commissioners vote to approve 600-acre Dominion natural gas facility despite community's protest - WRAL News
Person County commissioners vote to approve 600-acre Dominion natural gas facility despite community's protest
A room full of people shamed commissioners in Person County at a meeting Tuesday night – because they voted to pave the way for a liquid natural gas facility on more than 600 acres.
Dominion Energy presented its plans for the project, but community members weren't happy about it.
The room was filled with people who expressed their disapproval of the project. The community argued that the facility has the potential to harm the land, water and air.
One woman also mentioned she was sent a letter informing her that her Rougemont property was 500 feet from the proposed development.
"My world came crashing down," she said. "I was terrified. All of my water comes from my well. What will happen if because of this center my well doesn't have enough water, or if it becomes contaminated?"
Another woman said the community needs to take a stand.
"We as the citizens of Person County need to stand up for ourselves," another woman said at the meeting. "We need to stop accepting bids like this that no one else wants because we think that's all we can get."
Dominion said construction on the facility could start early next year, with the facility expected to be in service late 2026.
Delaney Eyermann
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