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October 2010
Why are you receiving this newsletter?You are receiving this newsletter because you are a resident, occupant or landowner located near the proposed Calder Substation Upgrade project in the Edmonton area and we want to provide you with important information about the project.
What does this project involve?AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its Calder 37S Substation to continue to provide reliable electrical service to the area.
We want to provide you with:
• project details
• a project schedule
• a map of the project area
• information about how you can provide input
Calder Substation Upgrade
Included in this Stakeholder Information Package:• A Dialogue on Electric & Magnetic Fields
• Public Involvement in Needs or Facilites Applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission
EDMONTON
ST. ALBERT
ONOWAY
CALMAR
BEAUMONT
BON ACCORDBRUDERHEIM
LEGAL
DEVON
GIBBONS
REDWATER
New Sarepta
Spring Lake
Castle Island
Nakamun Park
Sandy Beach
Sunrise Beach
Sunset Point
Yellowstone
16A
16
28
216
44
2
633
37
2
37
628
44
CALDER37S
Who is AltaLink? AltaLink, Alberta’s largest transmission provider, is actively working with stakeholders to build more than 40 new transmission projects. We are responding to the province’s growth and ensuring the transmission system will meet Albertans’ needs today and in the future. New, efficient transmission lines will ensure our customers have access to clean wind-generated power and the lowest-priced electricity Alberta has to offer. To find out more about AltaLink, or if you have any questions, please contact us at 1-877-267-1453.
Electricity. When you need it.
What are the project details?AltaLink is proposing to upgrade its existing Calder Substation. The substation site is located northwest of the City of Edmonton, approximately 400 metres north of Highway 2, in SW-35-53-25-W4M.
The upgrade includes replacing a 138/25 kilovolt (kV) transformer and a 25 kV regulator with a new load tap changing (LTC) 138/25 kV transformer.
A transformer is a device in a substation that steps voltage up or down so that electricity can be safely distributed, and a voltage regulator ensures that voltages remain stable and do not fluctuate. An LTC transformer performs the same function as the transformer currently at the Calder Substation, however an LTC transformer has a built in voltage regulator. The transformer and the voltage regulator currently at the Calder Substation are aging and the new LTC transformer will be more reliable.
All upgrades are proposed within the existing substation fence and no new land will be needed.
Existing Calder Substation
What happens during construction? Depending on where you are in relation to the project you may see or hear construction crews. Throughout the construction process, AltaLink and its contractors will follow all applicable provincial and federal legislation and requirements, and will use appropriate techniques to protect water quality, soil, vegetation and wildlife habitat. Obtaining access and carrying out activities on private property will be done in consultation with the landowner. Any noise associated with the construction and/or operation of the new facilities will comply with the AUC’s Noise Control Rule 12 and any other relevant provincial and municipal noise regulations and standards.
What about Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)?AltaLink recognizes that some people are concerned about EMF and we treat those concerns very seriously. AltaLink has experts who are available to measure the EMF or noise levels around your home. For more information please refer to the brochure titled A Dialogue on Electric & Magnetic Fields included with this information package.
What is the project schedule?
October 2010: Notify and consult with stakeholders
December 2010: File application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
May 2011: Start project construction if approval is granted by the AUC
July 2011: Complete project construction
How can you provide input?Your feedback is important to us and we will work with you to understand and address any questions or concerns you may have. AltaLink representatives will contact landowners, residents and occupants near the proposed project.
We will summarize stakeholder input and any commitments we make in a Facility Application (FA). The FA describes our plans to meet technical requirements and provides information about environment, costs, project components and schedules and our participant involvement program. We will submit the FA to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for its review.
The AUC is a quasi-judicial agency established by the Alberta government that ensures the fair and responsible delivery of our utility services. We have enclosed a copy of the AUC brochure, Public Involvement in Needs or Facilities Applications, which describes how you can be involved in the AUC process.
Who can you contact for more information?To learn more about the proposed project you can contact:
AltaLink: 1-877-267-1453 (toll-free) Email: [email protected]
Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC): 1-780-427-4901 (You can call toll-free by dialing 310-0000 before the number)Email: [email protected]
Thank you! To learn more about this project visit www.altalink.ca/regionalprojects.
To learn more about AltaLink visit www.altalink.ca or contact us at the information listed below:
2611 - 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2A 7W7 Phone: 1-877-267-1453 (toll-free)www.altalink.ca
