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East Palliser Transmission Project

The red lines in this map represent the preferred routes, the green lines represent alternate routes and the blue dashed lines represent existing transmission lines.

Overview

AltaLink is proposing to construct and operate two new transmission lines, a new switching station in Cypress County and to make additions to the Bowmanton and Cypress substations to connect NaturEner’s proposed Wild Rose 1 and 2 Wind Power Projects to the electric system. Each wind power project will provide up to 200 megawatts (MW) each of additional wind power to the province’s electric system.

We have identified our preferred route and alternate routes for the new transmission lines. NaturEner Canada Inc. (NaturEner) began consultation for the East Palliser Transmission Project in 2008. In spring 2010, AltaLink assumed management of this project. AltaLink’s consultation program included two project open houses and more than 130 personal consultations with stakeholders. Through public consultation, AltaLink has received valuable stakeholder input that has helped us identify the proposed routes for the project.

Project Details

AltaLink is proposing to:

  • Build approximately 75 kilometres of new transmission line between the proposed Bowmanton Substation and the existing Cypress Substation (East Palliser North).
  • Build approximately 35 kilometres of transmission line between NaturEner’s proposed Wild Rose 1 Substation and a proposed Elkwater Switching Station. The Elkwater Switching Station will also connect to NaturEner’s proposed Wild Rose 2 Wind Power Project (East Palliser South).
  • Build a new switching station, to be called Elkwater, near Woolchester.
  • Add equipment to the proposed Bowmanton and Cypress Substations.

For more information on the 138 kV Transmission Line Rebuild, please visit the newsletter and maps page by clicking here

Project Schedule
May to July 2010 Notify and consult with stakeholders
Fall 2010 Filed application with Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for regulatory review and approval
Summer 2012 Start project construction if approval is granted by AUC

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