- Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement
Fidler Substation and Transmission Line
In December 2011, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) determined that the Alberta Electric System Operator's (AESO) Need Identification Document for the Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement (SATR) did not provide approval for the Fidler interconnection or the Fidler to Chapel Rock transmission line.
In light of this decision, AltaLink is suspending work on these projects until we receive further direction on how to proceed from the AESO.
To view a copy of the open letter that was sent to all stakeholders regarding this decision, please click here.
The routes in this map represent potential route options. If the project is approved, only one line will be built.
**If you are looking for the Fidler to Chapel Rock Transmission Project, please click here.**
Project overview
The Fidler Substation and Transmission Line 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:
- building a new substation northeast of the Town of Pincher Creek
- building approximately 15 kilometres of new transmission line
- reconfiguring and removing some sections of existing transmission lines in the area
Anticipated project schedule
In December 2011, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) determined that the Alberta Electric System Operator's (AESO) Need Identification Document for the Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement (SATR) did not provide approval for the Fidler interconnection or the Fidler to Chapel Rock transmission line.
In light of this decision, AltaLink is suspending work on these projects until we receive further direction on how to proceed from the AESO.
We will continue to provide you with updated schedule information as the project progresses.
Newsletters and maps
December 2011
April 2010
- Detail photo map
Strip mosaic index map and strip mosaic maps
(note - please scroll down in the PDF to view all strip mosaic maps)
Image of typical 240 kV structure
Image of typical 138 kV structure
November 2009
- 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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