The Blackie Area 138 kV Line Re-configuration 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.
The proposed project includes:
- removing approximately 24 kilometres of existing single circuit, H-frame 138 kV transmission line and replacing it with a new double circuit, single pole 138 kV transmission line between the Blackie Substation and the Queenstown Substation
- upgrades to the existing Blackie and Queenstown substations to accommodate new connections for the proposed transmission line
- June 2015
- Project construction newsletter
- January 2015
- Notice of project approval
- September 2014
- Notice of application filing
- April 2014
- Project update letter
- Updated detail photo (DP) map
- Updated strip maps
- Focus photo (FP) map (Blackie Substation)
- Focus photo (FP) map (Queenstown Substation)
- October 2013
- Project update newsletter
- Updated detail photo (DP) map
- Updated strip maps
- Structure comparison diagram
- Updated AESO Need Overview
- June 2012
- Construction workspace update letter
- September 2011
- Volume 1 newsletter
- Detail photo map
- Public involvement in needs or Facilities Applications
- Good neighbours
- A dialogue on electric and magnetic fields
Project Status:
complete
Anticipated Project Schedule
| Summer 2015 | Start Construction |
| Spring/Summer 2016 | 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.
