TITLE
Title
TRANSCO PIPELINE EASEMENT
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Victor Isler, County Manager
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BACKGROUND
Background
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), a subsidiary of Williams, has received a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, which will expand natural gas capacity in the Southeast. In Guilford County, the project includes installation of a new 42-inch “Salem Loop” pipeline collocated within Transco’s existing corridor across Triad Park (Tax Parcel 6896436846), jointly owned by Guilford and Forsyth Counties. This information was shared at the February 5, 2026 Work Session.
The project will utilize existing right-of-way agreements and requires:
1. An Additional Line Receipt and Easement Agreement authorizing construction of the additional pipeline within the existing corridor
2. A Temporary Access Road Easement Agreement for approximately 4.3 acres of temporary construction access within Triad Park
3. A Purchase and Construction Agreement outlining total compensation of $110,000, construction stipulations, restoration obligations, and indemnification provisions
Construction is anticipated to begin in March 2026 and last approximately 90-120 days. The agreements require restoration of impacted park amenities, including walking trails, parking areas, disc golf tee pads, picnic facilities, and roadway access, to their pre-construction condition or better. Environmental oversight will comply with FERC and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality requirements, including environmental inspection, erosion and sediment control, and post-construction monitoring.
Total compensation for the two tracts within Triad Park is $110,000, which includes payment for additional pipeline rights, limits of disturbance acreage, temporary access, and damages. Compensation will be distributed in accordance with the existing Interlocal Agreement between Guilford and Forsyth Counties, meaning Guilford County will receive $55,000. Approval of the agreements allows the County to define construction conditions, secure restoration commitments, and obtain negotiated compensation.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Authorize the County Manager to execute the Additional Line Receipt and Easement Agreement, Temporary Access Road Easement Agreement, and Purchase and Construction Agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project at Triad Park; and authorize staff to take any and all necessary action to execute the agreements including any necessary budget amendments for the $55,000 received by the county.
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