New 908L Transmission Line
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New 908L Transmission Line Edmonton region: 240 kV line upgrades Other projects in the area Stakeholder Information Package You may have heard about other transmission projects in the area. If you would like more information on March 2009 any of these projects, please contact us directly. AltaLink is proposing to: • Increase the voltage of the 1202L transmission line running between the Keephills and Ellerslie substations from 240 kV to 500 kV. What is this newsletter about? What does this project involve? • Re-route 190L / 903L transmission line, located just south of the Keephills substation, directly into the This newsletter provides information about AltaLink’s AltaLink is proposing to: Keephills substation. proposal to build a new transmission line, named 908L, between the Keephills substation area and an • Build approximately 14 kilometres of new • Rebuild 50 kilometres of the 904L transmission line from the eastern end of the proposed new 908L line existing transmission line, named 904L, near Jack Fish transmission line between the Jack Fish Lake area to the Petrolia substation in Edmonton. Lake. As you are a resident or landowner near the and the Keephills substation area; and proposed project, we want to provide you with: • Replace the conductors (wires) on: • Connect the new transmission line to an existing transmission line north of the Keephills - 4.5 kilometres of the 908L and 909L transmission lines near Wabamun; and • Important project details; substation. - 4 kilometres of the 902L transmission line near the Sundance substation and 4 kilometres near • A map of the project area; and Wabamun substation. AltaLink • Information about our public consultation process for us to hear, understand and address We are a regulated utility company that owns your concerns. and operates approximately 11,600 kilometres of transmission lines and approximately 260 substations. Why are we building a new transmission line? We provide electric service to more than 85 per cent of Albertans and own and operate the majority of the AltaLink Public Consultation Principles The population in the Edmonton area, and throughout transmission system in central and southern Alberta. Alberta, has grown and needs more electricity. • We will inform stakeholders in a timely and • We will be transparent and open with all With the future retirement of a coal-fired electricity accurate manner stakeholder consultation generator at Wabamun and the growth of wind generated electricity resources in southern Alberta, Contact us: • We will communicate and act with honesty and • We will be sensitive to public timing constraints new transmission lines are required to ensure that Telephone: 1-877-723-6851 (toll free) integrity (e.g. planting, harvesting, calving season and Albertans have a safe and reliable source of power. E-mail: [email protected] statutory holidays) The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), an • We will listen closely to stakeholder concerns and Web: www.altalink.ca independent, not-for-profit group responsible for the perspectives • We will build trust, respect and relationships planning and operation of our electric system, has Mail: 2611 3rd Avenue SE through performance from the outset and with a directed AltaLink to build a new transmission line Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 • We will seek stakeholder input on decisions long-term orientation regarding the projects that affect them after receiving approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on the need for this project. For more information please visit the AESO website: www.aeso.ca Included in this Stakeholder Information Package: • A Dialogue on Electric & Magnetic Fields • Good Neighbours • Public Involvement in Facility Applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission Project details Proposed project schedule Build approximately 14 kilometres of new The map included in this newsletter illustrates transmission line between the Jack Fish Lake potential route locations for the proposed new 908L March 2009 Notify and consult with area and the Keephills substation area. transmission line. Please note that no final decision landowners and residents has been made on the route for the transmission The new 908L line will be 240 kV (240,000 volts) and line. August 2009 File application with the Alberta will be built with steel structures. The structures will Utilities Commission (AUC) be double circuit, meaning it will have the capacity Connect the new transmission line to an to carry three sets of wires on each side. One side existing transmission line north of the Keephills Spring 2010 Start project construction if of the structures will be strung with wires, while substation. approval is granted by AUC the other side will be left unstrung for future use. A picture of a 240 kV double circuit structure is below. The new 908L line will be connected to the existing Summer 2010 Complete construction of 190L/903L line. This connection will allow power project to flow from the Keephills generating station to the Edmonton area. How might you be affected? How you can provide input Depending on where you are in relation to the proposed line you may hear or see: AltaLink’s representatives will contact residents and landowners near the potential routes for the proposed transmission line. They will discuss the project, listen to your concerns and answer any questions. They will • Noise and construction crews; have detailed maps of the proposed route in proximity to your location. • Installation of steel structures; We will be holding an open house, and invitations will be coming in the mail. Project team members will be available at the open house to answer questions, provide information on the project and receive your • Clearing of trees and vegetation along the feedback. right-of-way. A right-of-way is a physical strip of land provided for a transmission line; You can also contact us directly – our contact information is on the front page of this brochure and below. • Stringing of wires on transmission structures; and We will incorporate your input and our commitments to you in a Facility Application (FA). The FA describes • A permanent line in place on or near your our plans to meet the AESO’s technical requirements and provides information on routing, environmental property. concerns, costs, project components and schedules. We will submit the FA to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for approval. The AUC is a quasi-judicial agency of the Alberta government that ensures There are no development restrictions up to the the fair and responsible delivery of our utility services. The AUC may decide to review the application edge of the transmission line right-of-way. through a public hearing process or a written hearing process. We are proposing two possible routes for the new transmission line. The line will follow either An AltaLink representative will contact you for For more information a northern or southern route between the permission if we need access to your property existing 904L line near Jack Fish Lake and the during the route selection process. To learn more about the proposed project you can contact Keephills substation. After reviewing several alternatives, these potential routes were selected Following all applicable Alberta Environment • AltaLink at 1-877-723-6851 (toll free) with consideration for agricultural, residential, legislation and requirements, our contractors will • Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) at 1-888-866-2959 environmental, cost, electrical, visual and other use appropriate techniques to protect water quality, soil, other vegetation and wildlife habitat. aspects. We are open to landowner input or routing • Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) at 780-427-4903 suggestions. 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