FortisAlberta has requested upgrades to the transmission system in the Chestermere and Balzac areas through the building of a new substation near Chestermere to help meet increased capacity and ensure the reliability of the electrical system for years to come. If approved,
the project includes:
- building a new substation
- building a new telecommunications structure
- adding two new 138/25 kV transformers, three new 138 kC circuit breakers and ten new 25 kV circuit breakers within two switchgear buildings
- removing and modifying portions of the existing 765L transmission line and building two new portions of line
- June 2017
- Notice of project approval
- October 2016
- Map correction letter
- September 2016
- Newsletter - telecommunications tower
- FP1 map
- FP2 map
- FP3 map
- Notice of application filing
- August 2016
- Project update
- June 2016
- Newsletter - Volume 3
- Detailed Photo Map 1
- Detailed Photo Map 2
- Focus Photo Map 1
- Focus Photo Map 2
- Focus Photo Map 3
- February 2016
- Open House Panels and Maps
- Newsletter - Volume 2
- Detailed Photo Map 1
- Detailed Photo Map 2
- Focus Photo Map 1
- Focus Photo Map 2
- Focus Photo Map 3
- October 2015
- Information Session Panels
- September 2015
- Chestermere Information Session Invitation
- Newsletter
- AESO Need Overview
- Detailed Photo Map 1
- Detailed Photo Map 2
- Focus Photo Map 1
- Focus Photo Map 2
Project Status:
complete
Anticipated Project Schedule
| April 2018 | Start Construction |
| September 2018 | Complete Construction |
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.
