A proposed project at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill could bring a $73 billion investment to Pittsylvania County over the next 30 years, potentially creating about 2,050 jobs with an average starting salary of roughly $80,500, local officials say.

Microporous plans to add 2,000 jobs at an average salary of $58,000, boosting the Southside economy.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. - Dominion Energy plans to invest more than $300 million in Southside projects, according to Danville city officials. The investment will center on two projects in Pittsylvania County. The company will create a 500-megawatt combustion turbine peaking plant in the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill near Danville. The $130 million project would represent 120 megawatts of power production. The peaking plant will bring about 200 construction jobs, according to Danville city officials.