• All Current Projects
Project NameProject DetailsProject Status
Cardiff Transmission Line Removal

AltaLink is proposing to remove an existing transmission line adjacent to Township Road 554 near the hamlet of Cardiff to accommodate road construction. The transmission line can be removed as it is no longer needed. The project includes:

  • removing 1.6 kilometres (one mile) of transmission line
Consultation underway
Cassils to Bowmanton AltaLink is proposing to upgrade the transmission system in southeast Alberta to meet growing demand and connect wind-generated power to the electric grid. The Cassils to Bowmanton project includes:
  • a new transmission line
  • two new substations
Construction underway
Castle Rock Ridge Wind Farm Connection AltaLink is proposing to build new transmission facilities in the Pincher Creek area to connect the Castle Rock Ridge Wind Farm to Alberta's electric system. The Castle Rock Ridge Wind Farm Connection includes:
  • a new transmission line
  • a new substation
Construction underway
Central East Transmission Development

AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its transmission system in the the Wainwright, Provost and surrounding areas to make sure residents, businesses and industrial facilities continue to have a reliable supply of electricity for years to come. This project includes:

  • building approximately 70 kilometres of new transmission line
  • rebuilding approximately 205 kilometres of existing transmission line
  • removing approximately 35 kilometres of existing transmission line
Consultation underway
Cherhill Transformer Addition AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its Cherhill Substation, located approximately 25 kilometres (15 miles) north of Wabamun to make sure a reliable supply of electricity is available in the area for years to come. This project includes adding:
  • one transformer
  • one circuit breaker
  • one switchgear building
Consultation underway
Christina Lake Area Transmission Development AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its transmission system in the Conklin and Lac La Biche areas to meet increasing industrial demand for electricity. This is a three phase project that includes:
  • Black Spruce Switching Station Interconnection
  • Pike Substation and Transmission Line
  • Ipiatik Lake Substation and Transmission Lines

Black Spruce Switching Station Interconnection: Project approved 

 

Pike Substation and Transmission Line: Application filed  

 

Ipiatik Lake Substation and Transmission Lines: Application filed

Cochrane Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its transmission system in the Cochrane area to make sure a reliable supply of electricity is available for years to come. This project includes:
  • new substation equipment
  • expanding the existing substation fence line
Construction complete
Cope Creek Interconnection

AltaLink is proposing to connect Shell Canada's proposed liquified natural gas plant to Alberta's electric system. This project includes:

  • a new substation
  • a short transmission line interconnection
Project approved 
Crowsnest Pass Transmission Line AltaLink is upgrading its transmission system in the Crowsnest Pass area to maintain the safety and reliability of the electric system in the area. This project includes:
  • relocating two sections of existing transmission line
  • rebuilding one section of transmission line in its existing location

Application approved for the two portions to be relocated

Construction complete for the portion that was rebuilt in its existing location

Cynthia Substation Upgrade

AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its transmission system in the Drayton Valley area to make sure residents, businesses and industrial facilities continue to have a reliable supply of electricity for years to come. This project includes:

  • replacing equipment and adding new equipment to the existing Cynthia Substation
  • constructing a new telecommunications tower within the substation fenceline and removing the existing telecommunications tower once the new tower is operational
Project approved
Cypress Substation Upgrade

AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its transmission system in southeast Alberta to meet growing demand and connect wind-generated power to the electric grid. The Cypress Substation Upgrade includes:

  • installing new equipment within the substation
  • expanding the substation fence line
Consultation underway
Eagle Hill Telecommunications Upgrade

AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its telecommunications system near Sundre to help maintain the safety and reliability of the electric system. This project includes:

  • replacing an existing telecommunications tower with a new one
  • expanding an existing radio site

 

Consultation underway
East Calgary Transmission Project

AltaLink is proposing to connect ENMAX Power Corporation's Shepard Energy Centre to Alberta's electric grid and upgrade the transmission system in the southeast Calgary area. The East Calgary Transmission Project includes:

  • a voltage increase on an existing transmission line
  • a new transmission line
  • expanding a substation
Project approved 
East HVDC Converter Station - North AltaLink is proposing some slight changes to its Heartland Substation and Transmission Line Project to accommodate ATCO Electric's proposed Eastern Alberta Direct Current Transmission Line. This project includes:
  • expanding the proposed Heartland Substation fence line
  • rerouting approximately 350 metres of proposed transmission line
Application filed
East HVDC Converter Station - South AltaLink is proposing some slight changes to its Cassils to Bowmanton and proposed Cassils to Ware Junction Transmission Line Projects to accommodate ATCO Electric’s proposed Eastern Alberta Direct Current Transmission Line. This project includes:
  • modifications to existing and proposed transmission lines
  • a new telecommunications tower
Project approved
East Palliser Transmission Project AltaLink is proposing to build new transmission facilities to connect NaturEner's proposed Wild Rose 1 and 2 Wind Power Projects. The East Palliser Transmission Project includes:
  • a new switching station
  • two new transmission lines
Project approved
Eckville Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its transmission system in the Eckville area to make sure businesses, residents and industrial facilities continue to have a reliable supply of electricity for years to come. This project includes:
  • new substation equipment
  • expanding the existing substation fence line
  • re-aligning an existing transmission line
Consultation underway
Edwards Lake Substation and Transmission Line AltaLink is proposing to connect Canadian Natural Resource Limited's proposed Kirby Expansion Project to Alberta's electric system. This project includes:
  • a new substation
  • two new transmission lines
  • a new telecommunications tower
Consultation underway
Ellerslie Substation Expansion AltaLink is upgrading its existing Ellerslie Substation in the Edmonton area to accommodate the Heartland Transmission Project. This project includes:
  • installing six gas insulated transmission lines
  • expanding the existing substation fence line
Project approved
Enbridge Bernese 293S Substation  AltaLink is proposing to connect Enbridge Pipelines Inc.'s proposed development to Alberta's electric system. This project includes:
  • a new substation  
  • a new transmission line

 

Consultation underway
Enbridge Edmonton Terminal (216S) T3 Transformer Addition AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its existing Knightsbridge Substation in Sherwood Park to ensure the substation has the capacity to support the power demands of the industrial activities in the area. This project includes:
  • adding one new transformer
  • adding one new circuit breaker

 

Application filed
Enchant Substation Upgrade AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its existing Enchant Substation in the Municipal District of Taber, approximately 28 kilometres (17 miles) north of Vauxhaul. Upgrades are required to help ensure a reliable supply of power and to meet the increased residential, commercial and industrial demand for electricity in the area. This project includes:
  • adding one new transformer
  • adding one new circuit breaker

 

Consultation underway
ENMAX/AltaLink Substation 10 AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its transmission system in the Calgary area to connect ENMAX's proposed Substation 10 to the electric system. This project includes:
  • two new self-supporting steel poles
Application filed
Etzikom Coulee to Whitla Transmission Project AltaLink is proposing to upgrade the transmission system in southern Alberta to meet growing demand and connect wind-generated power to the electric grid. The Etzikom Coulee to Whitla Transmission Project includes:
  • a new transmission line
  • a new substation
Consultation underway
Proposed Eyre Substation Interconnection AltaLink is upgrading its transmission system in the Provost area to connect industrial facilities to the electric system. This project includes:
  • a new substation
  • a telecommunications tower within the substation site
  • approximately 15 kilometres of new transmission line
Application approved
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