We started construction of Aspen Power Station in April 2024. We’re planning for it to be fully constructed in 2027.
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Our Construction Progress So Far
- Fall 2024 – As of Oct. 31, the project is 27% complete. All 1,350 piles are installed. The site’s evaporation pond is also almost complete. Work has begun on building foundations and underground utilities, which will continue through the winter months.
- Summer 2024 – Piling activities more than half complete. 2NationsBird is preparing to start underground piping, electrical and foundations work. On average, just under 100 workers are on site daily. This number is expected to rise to about 250 workers by fall.
- 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 Apr. 12 to announce the partnership and celebrate the start of construction. Allan Construction started site clearing and preparation activities. In June, Solentanche Bachy Canada started piling activities for approximately 1,500 piles.
- 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.
