Why are you receiving this newsleer? You are receiving this newsleer because you are a resident, occupant or landowner near the proposed Substaon 65 Interconnecon project located on SW 36-22-29-W4. We want to provide you with important project informaon and receive your input. What does this project involve? AltaLink is proposing to construct approximately 400 metres of new transmission line from the exisng 911L transmission line to the proposed ENMAX No. 65 Substaon located on SW 36-22-29-W4. We are providing you with: • Project details • A project schedule • A map of the project area • Informaon about how you can provide input Who is AltaLink? AltaLink, Alberta’s largest transmission provider, is acvely working with stakeholders to build more than 40 new transmission projects, responding to the province’s growth and ensuring the transmission system will meet Albertans’ needs today and in the future. Hundreds of kilometres of 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 please visit www.altalink.ca, or if you have any quesons please contact us at 1-877-450-4484 (toll free). September 2010 Substaon 65 Interconnecon Copperfield Proposed Substation 65 Interconnection 911L 850L 936L 937L 22X Town Township Road 230 Town 88 Street SE 84 Street SE CALGARY Shepard 1 The red route on the map above is preliminary and intended to provide a focus for stakeholder input. This opon has not been approved yet. Potenal route opon Exisng transmission line Proposed ENMAX No.65 Substaon Phone: 1-877-450-4484 (toll-free) E-mail: [email protected]www.albertaelectricityfuture.ca/ss65 AltaLink Open Houses Wednesday, October 20 4 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 26 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Marquis De Lorne Community Associaon 6 Copperstone Way SE Calgary, Alberta and
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Why are you receiving this newsletter? You are receiving this newsletter because you are a resident, occupant or landowner near the proposed Substation 65 Interconnection project located on SW 36-22-29-W4. We want to provide you with important project information and receive your input.
What does this project involve? AltaLink is proposing to construct approximately 400 metres of new transmission line from the existing 911L transmission line to the proposed ENMAX No. 65 Substation located on SW 36-22-29-W4.
We are providing you with:
• Project details
• A project schedule
• A map of the project area
• Information about how you can provide input
Who is AltaLink? AltaLink, Alberta’s largest transmission provider, is actively working with stakeholders to build more than 40 new transmission projects, responding to the province’s growth and ensuring the transmission system will meet Albertans’ needs today and in the future. Hundreds of kilometres of 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 please visit www.altalink.ca, or if you have any questions please contact us at 1-877-450-4484 (toll free).
September 2010
Substation 65 Interconnection
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Township Road 230
Township Road 232
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The red route on the map above is preliminary and intended to provide a focus for stakeholder input. This option has not been approved yet.
Why is this project needed?The ENMAX No. 65 Substation has been designated as critical transmission infrastructure by the Government of Alberta. AltaLink’s proposed 400 metres of transmission line is required to connect the ENMAX No. 65 Substation to the electrical transmission system.
How can you provide input?Your input is important to us and we will work with you to understand and address any questions or concerns you may have. AltaLink’s representatives will contact landowners, residents and occupants near the proposed project area. We are also hosting open houses where project team members will be available to discuss the project, answer questions and receive your feedback.
What are the project details? AltaLink is proposing to build approximately 400 metres of new transmission line to connect the proposed ENMAX No. 65 Substation to an existing AltaLink transmission line named 911L on SW 36-22-29-W4.
The proposed transmission line will be energized at 240,000 volts (240 kV).
The new transmission line structures will be:
• double circuit
• steel monopole
• approximately 43 metres tall (141 feet)
• located on a right-of-way 75 metres wide (246 feet)
Electricity. When you need it.
File Facility Application (FA) with Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
Complete project construction*
Notify and consult with stakeholders
Start project construction if approval is granted by AUC*
Winter 2010/11
Fall 2012
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
What is the project schedule?
* These steps will only occur if our FA is approved by the AUC. If approved we will continue to communicate and consult with stakeholders beyond the application process into the construction stage.
Visit our information centreThe information centre provides the opportunity to meet with AltaLink representatives at times that are convenient for you. The information centre will open Monday, November 15, 2010, and will remain open until Friday, November 19, 2010. If you cannot attend an open house and would like to complete a one-on-one consultation you can either arrange a time in advance or drop by at a time that’s convenient for you.
Attending our open housesOur representatives will be available at our open houses to share information, gather your input and answer any questions you may have. We will also have project information for you to review. Open house information is located on the front page of this newsletter.
Your input is important to usFollowing the one-on-one consultations, open houses and information centre, we will consider stakeholder comments in our project evaluations and summarize the input received from stakeholders in our Facilities Application (FA). The FA describes our plans to meet technical requirements set by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and includes information on routing, environment, costs, project components, schedule and our participant involvement program. We will submit the FA to the AUC for consideration.
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.
What happens during construction?Depending on where you are in relation to the project you may see or hear construction crews working on the project site. 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 noise regulations and standards. Following all applicable federal and provincial government legislation and requirements, our contractors will use appropriate techniques to protect water quality, soil, other vegetation and wildlife habitat.
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 on request to measure the EMF or noise levels around your home, and ensure that all ungrounded metallic objects such as metal buildings and fences near the transmission line are properly grounded if necessary. For more information please refer to the brochure A Dialogue on Electric & Magnetic Fields included with this information package.
