We’re re-routing and rebuilding a part of the power line that connects the Charlot River, Waterloo and Wellington Power Stations to the Beaverlodge Switching Station near Uranium City. This $29 million investment will help ensure reliable power for those in the area for years to come.
Why We're Doing It
The current power line is nearing the end of life. Re-routing the line will improve access to it for necessary maintenance and repairs.
Our Progress So Far
We’ve done some initial assessment and developed a recommended line route. The new route means we’ll need to secure easements to expand part of our existing right-of-way and establish a new one. Depending on which type of structures are used to support the new line, the right-of-way will be either 35 metres or 60 metres wide.
Rightsholder and stakeholder participation is important to us as we complete the new route for the power line. We’ve started reaching out to communities, rightsholders and stakeholders in the area for feedback.
We’ll be taking feedback on:
- General knowledge of the area, including environmental and heritage resources.
- Concerns about the project, and how we can reduce impacts.
The project is expected to be completed in the winter of 2025.
Respecting the Local Environment
What we do today impacts our future. We’re always working hard to reduce our impact and protect the environment.
As we plan projects, we use tools like databases, satellite imagery and field surveys to understand the environment we are working in.
As projects move forward, we’ll make sure environmental protection standards are in place to reduce our impact on features like:
- waterbodies
- sensitive lands
- wildlife and their habitats
- heritage resources
We also work with the Ministry of Environment and other regulatory agencies to ensure we meet all environmental requirements.
Project Outcomes
When complete, this investment will help ensure power reliability for homes and businesses in the area and will support future power demand.