Alberta Beach Area

Yellowhead Area Transmission Reinforcement: Alberta Beach Area

September 2009 Why are you receiving this newsletter? You are receiving this newsletter because you are a resident or landowner located near the proposed transmission reinforcement in the Alberta Beach area and we want to provide you with important project information. What does this project involve? To reinforce the transmission system in the Alberta Beach area, AltaLink is proposing to: • Build a new 240/25 kV substation • Build a communications tower within the substation site • Remove from service existing 69 kV transmission line and substations in the area We want to provide you with: • Project details • A project schedule • A map of the project area • Contact information Who is AltaLink? AltaLink owns the transmission system in the area and is consulting with you about this project. We are a regulated utility that owns and operates approximately 11,800 kilometres of transmission lines and approximately 270 substations. We provide electric service to more than 85 per cent of Albertans and own the majority of the transmission system in central and southern Alberta.

Included in this Stakeholder Information Package: • The Alberta Electric System Operator's (AESO) Notice of Filing Need Application • An Aerial Photo Map • Communications Tower Insert • A Dialogue on Electric & Magnetic Fields • Good Neighbours • Public Involvement in Facility Applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Electricity. When you need it. What happens during construction? Depending on where you are in relation to the project you may see or hear construction crews and noise relating to the construction of the new substation and communications tower or salvage of the 69 kV facilities. What are the project details? Access and activities on private property are done in consultation with the landowners. New Substation Any noise associated with the construction and/or operation of the new facilities will comply with the AUC’s The proposed substation will be called Cherhill 335S and will be Noise Control Rule 12 and any other relevant provincial noise regulations and standards. located in the Glenevis area in NW 26-55-4 W5M. The substation will look similar to that shown in the adjacent photo and will include a Throughout the construction process, AltaLink and its contractors will follow all applicable Alberta Environment communications tower inside the fenced area (for futher information legislation and requirements and use appropriate techniques to protect water quality, soil, vegetation and about the tower, please see the insert included with this newsletter). wildlife habitat.

The new 240/25 kV substation will be connected to the existing 913L What about Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)? transmission line and will contain equipment such as transformers to AltaLink recognizes that some people are concerned about EMF and we treat those concerns very seriously. reduce the voltage of the electricity to a lower level so that it can be For more information please refer to the brochure titled A Dialogue on Electric & Magnetic Fields included safely carried on distribution lines and deliver electricity to homes, with this package. businesses and farms in the area. The substation site was requested by FortisAlberta to enable them to efficiently deliver power to the Typical 240/25 kV substation How can you provide input? people in the area (please see map on back of brochure). AltaLink has retained TERA Environmental Consultants (TERA) to complete consultation and prepare regulatory applications for transmission reinforcement in the Alberta Beach area on its behalf. TERA will consult with The substation will be in a fenced area approximately 105 metres by 110 metres (345 feet by 360 feet) and will residents and stakeholders adjacent to the substation and lines and provincial regulatory agencies that may be be accessible through a locked gate by authorized personnel only. interested in the project. If you have questions regarding this project, please contact TERA using the contact information below. Removing the 69 kV Line and Substations From Service As a result of building the proposed new substation the existing 69 kV line (104L) from North Barrhead to the AltaLink will summarize stakeholder input and any commitments we make in a Facility Application (FA). The FA Onoway substation and the existing 69 kV substations Lac La Nonne (994S) and Glenevis (442S) can be describes our plans to meet technical requirements set by the AESO and provides information on routing, removed from service. Portions of the 104L line may be transferred to FortisAlberta for distribution use. environment, costs, project components and schedule and our participant involvement program. We will submit the FA to the AUC for its approval. Why is this project needed? The AUC is a quasi-judicial agency established by the Alberta government that ensures fair and responsible delivery of our utility services. AltaLink has enclosed a copy of the AUC brochure: Public Involvement in Facility Demand for electricity in the area west of Edmonton continues to grow and transmission system Applications, which describes how you can be involved in the AUC process. reinforcements are required to meet the need for power. The AESO has directed AltaLink to build the new Cherhill substation and communications tower to ensure the reliability of the electric system in your area. If Who can you contact for more information? the proposed substation receives approval then the aging 69 kV transmission facilities in the area can be Thank you! removed from service. The AESO is an independent, not-for-profit entity responsible for the safe, reliable TERA Environmental Consultants Your feedback is important to us. economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. Dave Sare To learn more about this project visit Phone: 403-538-5734 Email: [email protected] www.altalink.ca/yellowhead

What is the project schedule? AltaLink Website: www.altalink.ca/yellowhead September 2009 Notify and Consult with stakeholders Address: 2611 - 3 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7

Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) at 1-888-866-2959 Fall 2009 File application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) at 780-427-4903 April 2010 Start project construction if approval is granted by the AUC (You can call toll-free by dialing 310-0000 before the number.) Proposed completion of Cherhill substation and begin November 2010 removing 69 kV facilities from service Electricity. When you need it. What happens during construction? Depending on where you are in relation to the project you may see or hear construction crews and noise relating to the construction of the new substation and communications tower or salvage of the 69 kV facilities. What are the project details? Access and activities on private property are done in consultation with the landowners. New Substation Any noise associated with the construction and/or operation of the new facilities will comply with the AUC’s The proposed substation will be called Cherhill 335S and will be Noise Control Rule 12 and any other relevant provincial noise regulations and standards. located in the Glenevis area in NW 26-55-4 W5M. The substation will look similar to that shown in the adjacent photo and will include a Throughout the construction process, AltaLink and its contractors will follow all applicable Alberta Environment communications tower inside the fenced area (for futher information legislation and requirements and use appropriate techniques to protect water quality, soil, vegetation and about the tower, please see the insert included with this newsletter). wildlife habitat.

What is the project schedule? AltaLink Website: www.altalink.ca/yellowhead September 2009 Notify and Consult with stakeholders Address: 2611 - 3 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7