- Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement
Castle Rock Ridge Wind Farm Connection
The routes in this map represent potential route options. If the project is approved, only one line will be built.
Project overview
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approved the project in November 2011. Construction activities are planned from November 2011 to March 2012. Thank you for participating in our consultation process - your input is important to us.The Castle Rock Ridge Wind Farm Connection is part of an area transmission development called the Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement (SATR). This reinforcement includes new transmission lines and upgrades to the electric system in southern Alberta. These projects will connect new wind-generated power to Alberta’s electric system and strengthen the transmission system in the area.
Project details
The project includes:
- a new transmission line approximately nine kilometres in length
- a new substation located on the Castle Rock Ridge wind farm site
- upgrades to the existing Goose Lake Substation
Anticipated project schedule
Although we attempt to follow the anticipated project schedule it is subject to change. We will continue to provide you with updated schedule information as the project progresses.
| Project schedule | |
|---|---|
| November 2011 | Start project construction |
| March 2012 | Complete project construction |
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