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Munster Battery Energy Storage Facility

Case 26SN2174 · BOS

Conditional UseRequest type
38.74Acres
Nov 18, 2026Next hearing

Rezone 38.74 acres from Employment Center to Employment General and approve battery energy storage facility at Watkins Centre Parkway

A developer is proposing a battery energy storage facility on 38.74 acres in the Midlothian area. The project requires rezoning from Employment Center to Employment General zoning plus a conditional use permit to allow this type of electrical storage facility. The facility would store energy for later use on the power grid.

MidlothianDistrict

Key points

  • 38.74 acres at 730 Watkins Centre Parkway
  • Conditional use permit required for energy storage facility
  • Zoning change from Employment Center to Employment General
  • Battery storage facility to serve regional power grid

Why it matters: A utility-scale energy storage facility could affect traffic, noise, visual character, and property values for nearby residents during construction and operation.

Where it is in the process

Current status: BOS Hearing

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