We’re starting construction in April 2024 and planning for the power station to be fully constructed in 2027.
Our Construction Progress So Far
- Spring 2024 – We selected Burns & McDonnell to be the engineer, procure, construct (EPC) partner to design and build the power station. We held a media event on April 12 to announce the partnership and celebrate the start of construction.
- Winter 2023-24 – The Government of Saskatchewan confirmed that the project aligns with all requirements of the Saskatchewan Environmental Assessment Act.
- Fall 2023 – We signed an Engineering Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell to begin preliminary design and project planning for the new power station. This allowed us to gain preliminary advice and involvement from the potential build contractor and allowed us to fast-track the design and purchase of major equipment.
- Summer 2023 – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) determined that our Detailed Project Description submitted on Aug. 31, 2023 aligned with all federal regulations and a further impact assessment is not required.
- Winter 2022-23 – We decided on the name Aspen Power Station.
- Summer 2022 – The Lanigan area location was confirmed as the site for the new power station.
- Spring 2022 – We started technical studies and consultations with stakeholders, rightsholders and Indigenous groups.
- Spring 2020 – We started looking at potential sites for a new natural gas power station, including the Lanigan area.
We’re on a long-term journey of reconciliation. It’s important to acknowledge and care for the land, and to work together with Rightsholders and Indigenous communities on any new SaskPower project.
