- Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement
Etzikom Coulee to Whitla Transmission Project
The routes in this map are only preliminary. None of these options have been approved. If the project is approved, only one line will be built.
Project overview
AltaLink is currently completing public consultation for this project and wants your input to identify the lowest overall impact location for the proposed transmission line and substation.
The Etzikom Coulee to Whitla Transmission Project 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 proposed project includes:
- A new substation, to be called Journault Substation.
- A new 240 kV (240,000 volts) double circuit transmission line approximately 75 kilometres in length from the proposed Whitla Substation to the proposed Journault 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 | |
|---|---|
| Winter 2012 | File application with the AUC |
| Fall 2013 | Start construction if project is approved |
Newsletters and maps
November 2011
- Volume 2 newsletter (Click here to download the printable version)
Detail base map / detail photo map
February 2011
January 2011
In This Section
Projects
- About AltaLink Transmission Projects
- Alberta Project Map
- All Current Projects
- Featured Area Developments
- Overview
- Northern Alberta Transmission Projects
- Central Alberta Transmission Projects
- Southern Alberta Transmission Projects
- Foothills Area Transmission Development
- Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement
- Overview
- Blackie Area 138 kV Line Re-configuration
- Bowmanton to Whitla Transmission Project
- Cassils to Bowmanton Transmission Project
- Castle Rock Ridge Wind Farm Connection
- Cypress Substation Upgrade
- Etzikom Coulee to Whitla Transmission Project
- Fidler Substation and Transmission Line
- Fidler to Chapel Rock Transmission Project
- Goose Lake to Etzikom Coulee Transmission Project
- Medicine Hat 138 kV Transmission Project
- Picture Butte to Etzikom Coulee Transmission Project
- South Foothills Transmission Project
- Windy Flats 138 kV Line Re-configuration
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Did You Know?
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