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Projects
Regional Projects

AltaLink is working on a number of projects to help maintain a safe and reliable transmission grid for Albertans. If you have questions about any of these or other AltaLink projects, please contact us at 1-877-267-1453.

Airdrie Area Transmission Reinforcement

The Alberta Electric System Operator has determined the transmission system in the Airdrie area needs to be reinforced to meet the growing demand for electricity. 

Consultation underway.  
Upgrades to Airdrie SubstationsAltaLink has been asked by the Alberta Electric System Operator to add equipment to two substations in Airdrie to ensure the reliability of the electricity system in the area. Application approved. 
Alpac Pulp Mill Transmission Interconnection AltaLink is proposing to construct a new transmission line, rebuild half of a kilometre of an existing transmission line and add equipment to its Waupisoo substation to connect the Al Pac pulp mill to the transmission grid. Application filed.   
Albchem Beaverhill Creek Transformer Relocation to Shell Limestone This project involves the relocation of a 138kV/13.8kV transformer from the Albchem Beaverhill Creek substation to the Shell Limestone substation. Application filed.
Amoco Brazeau Substation

AltaLink is proposing to add equipment to its existing Amoco Brazeau substation to ensure the reliability of the electric system in the area.

Consultation complete.  
Ardenville Wind Farm Connection AltaLink is proposing to build approximately 12 kilometres of a new transmission line north of Ardenville to connect TransAlta's proposed Ardenville wind farm to the electricity grid.

Application filed. 

Athabasca Area Telecommunications Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its telecommunications system in the Athabasca area. Consultation underway.   
Balzac Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to add equipment to its Balzac substation to increase the amount of power the substation can transmit.Application approved. 
Barrier Lake Transmission Line Rebuild AltaLink is proposing to rebuild two sections of its existing power transmission line in the Barrier Lake area as part of regular maintenance to help ensure the reliability of the electric system.Application filed.    
Proposed Bigstone Radio Site To upgrade the telecommunications system in the Wetaskiwin area, AltaLink is proposing to construct a new Radio Site adjacent to AltaLink's existing Bigstone Substation. Consultation underway.  
Brazeau Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to add equipment to its existing Brazeau substation to ensure the reliability of the electric system in the area. Consultation complete.  
Brooks Transmission Line Development and Substation UpgradeAltaLink has been directed to build a transmission line and upgrade an existing substation in the Brooks area.Construction complete on substation. Line application filed.
Buffalo Creek SubstationAltaLink is proposing to upgrade its Buffalo Creek substation.Application approved.
Canmore Telecommunications Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade the telecommunications tower in the Canmore area to continue to provide reliable electrical service and to meet the growing demand for electricity in the area. Consultation complete.   
Christina Lake Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its Christina Lake Substation to help ensure the reliability of the electricity system in the area. Consultation complete. 
Cochrane Substation Uprade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its existing Cochrane Substation to help ensure the reliability of the electrical system in the area.  Consultation complete.   
Cold Creek Substation Uprades AltaLink is proposing to add equipment to the Cold Creek substation to meet increased demand for power in the area. Application approved. 
Crowsnest Pass Transmission LineAltaLink needs to reroute three sections of its transmission line that runs west-east between Coleman and Fort MacLeod.Consultation underway.
Cougar Ridge Transmission Line RelocationAltaLink is proposing to bury an overhead   transmission line underground near the Cougar Ridge neighbourhood.Consultation underway.
Cynthia Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to add equipment to its existing Cynthia substation to ensure the reliability of the electric system in the area.Consultation complete. 
Dry Creek Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to add equipment to the Dry Creek substation to increase the amount of power it can transmit.Application filed. 
Edgerton SubstationAltaLink has been asked to upgrade its Edgerton substation to meet increased demand for power in the area.Proposed in-service date is July 1, 2010.
ENMAX/AltaLink Substation 10ENMAX is proposing to upgrade its substation 10 to meet the growing need for power in the City of Calgary. AltaLink is proposing to build two new, self-supporting steel poles between the substation and the existing transmission line in the area.Application filed. 
ENMAX/AltaLink Substation 47ENMAX Power and AltaLink have been directed to build a new substation and new transmission facilities to meet the need for more power in some of Calgary's newest northwest communities such as Evanston and Panorama Hills.Construction in progress.
Proposed Eyre Substation Interconnection AltaLink is proposing to: Build a new substation; install a telecommunications tower within the proposed substation site; build approximately 15 kilometres of new transmission line and connect the proposed transmission line to ATCO Electric's existing transmission line. Consultation complete.
Fickle Lake Substation Upgrade  AltaLink is proposing to upgrade equipment at its Fickle Lake substation to meet the growing demand for power in the area. Application filed.  

Fort Assiniboine Substation Upgrade Project

AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its Fort Assiniboine Substation in different phases. Consultation underway.
Gainford SubstationAltaLink has been directed to upgrade its substation in Gainford to meet demand for electricity in the Seba Beach area.Construction underway.
Griffith Woods Transmission Line in CalgaryAltaLink needs to replace a portion of its transmission line that runs east to west south of Discovery Ridge in the Griffith Woods Park.Construction complete.
Hanna Region Transmission Development Transmission As part of the Hanna Region Transmission Developlement project, AltaLink is proposing to build a new substation east of the town of Hardisty, upgrade two existing substations, and build approximately 33 kilometres of new transmission lines in the Hardsity area.Consultation underway. 
Hardisty Substation Upgrade AltaLink is propsing to add equipment to its existing Hardisty Substation to meet increased demand for power in the area. Construction underway.
Keystone Substation UpgradeAltaLink is propsing to upgrade its existing Keystone Substation, located in the County of Leduc, in order to continue to provide reliable electrical service. Application Filed.
Lakesend SubstationAltaLink and ATCO Electric have been directed to build a new substation and power transmission line to provide power to the proposed TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. oil pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Patoka, Illinois in the United States.Construction complete.
Leduc Substation and Power Transmission LineAltaLink has been directed to build a new substation and power transmission line in the Leduc area.Consultation underway.
Leismer Substation UpgradeAltaLink has been directed to upgrade the Leismer substation in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Consultation underway.
Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. (MATL) Substation AltaLink has been directed to build a new substation to connect the proposed MATL transmission line.All permits in place, proceeding to construction.
North Lethbridge Substation AltaLink has been asked to upgrade its North Lethbridge substation to meet increased demand for power in the area.Construction underway.  
Northland Drive Transmission Line Relocation The City of Red Deer has requested that AltaLink relocate a number of transmission structures to make room for the construction of a section of the new Red Deer Ring Road.Application approved. 
Oldman 2 Wind Farm Interconnection AltaLink is proposing to build approximately 50 metres of new transmission line. The purpose of the new transmission line is to connect the proposed Windy Point Substation, owned and constructed by Oldman 2 Wind Farm Ltd., to the existing transmission system. Consultation underway. 
Outer Rainy Hill Radio Site Upgrade To upgrade the telecommunications system in Cypres area, AltaLink is proposing to replace the existing telecommunications tower and radio building at the Outer Rainy Hill Radio Site. Construction underway. 
Shell AOSP Downstream Expansion AltaLink is proposing to build a new 138kV double circuit transmission line, upgrade two existing transmission lines and upgrade two existing substations to meet the indutrial need for power in the area. Application filed.
Summerside SubstationAltaLink is proposing to connect EPCOR's proposed substation in south Edmonton with one new transmission pole structure.Construction underway.  
Sylvan Lake Substation AltaLink has been directed to build a substation in Sylvan Lake to meet the demand for power in the area. Now in service.
Tucuman Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its Tucuman Substation to meet the growing demand for electricity in the Hardisty area. Consultation complete.
Transmission line structure replacements: Wind Horse Estates AltaLink is proposing to replace several structures on its existing transmission line near the proposed Wind Horse Estates west of Calgary to support the planned development in the area and to help ensure the reliability of the electric system.  Construction underway.   
Transmission line Upgrades: Wabamun area

AltaLink is proposing to:

- Upgrade two sections of a transmission line, called 902L

- Upgrade one section of a transmission line, called 913L

- Install one new structure

- Replace an existing structure

Construction underway.  
Waiparous Substation InterconnectionAltaLink is proposing to build a new substation, and associated equipment, and connect an existing transmission line to the new substation. Consultation underway.
Westlock and Waupisoo Substation Upgrades AltaLink is proposing to add equipment to its existing Westlock and Waupisoo substations to help ensure the reliability of the electricity system in the Westlock and Waupisoo areas.Application approved.   
Westwood Substation DevelopmentAltaLink is proposing to build a new substation, called Westwood 422S, and connect its existing 700L to the new substation. Consultation underway.
Wolf Creek Radio Site Upgrade To upgrade the telecommunications system in the Yellowhead area, AltaLink is proposing to replace the two existing telecommunications towers with one telecommunications tower and relocate the radio building at the existing Wolf Creek Radio Site. Construction underway.
Yellowhead Transmission Reinforcement AltaLink has been directed to reinforce the transmission system in the Yellowhead area including the Drayton Valley, Edson, Hinton and Alberta Beach areas. Consultation underway.   
50 Avenue in CalgaryAltaLink owns the land and the power line on 50 Avenue in southwest Calgary and is consulting with residents about proposed development.Consultation underway.