Beartrap Substation Transmission Project

March 2012
Beartrap Substation Transmission Project
Why Are You Receiving This Project
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Project Overview
The Beartrap Substation Transmission Project is
required to connect a proposed industrial pump station
facility to the provincial electrical system.
If approved, the project will involve the construction of
a new substation and about 16 kilometers (km) of new
transmission line to connect the substation to an existing
transmission line. Beartrap Substation Transmission Project
New transmission facilities are needed east of Bonnyville
in the central east region of Alberta. ATCO Electric has
been directed by the Alberta Electric System Operator
(AESO) to assess site and route options for these new
facilities.
We have prepared this summary for landowners,
occupants, agencies and interested parties located near
the proposed transmission facilities. This package will provide you with important project
information and outlines our public consultation process. We invite any comments, questions or concerns you
may have.
Please refer to page six for our contact information and
details.
What’s Included In This Package
• Project Information brochure
• Reply Form and postage paid envelope
• Alberta Utilities Commission brochure Public Involvement in Needs or Facilities Applications
• Alberta Electric System Operator Need Overview
Document
• Maps and Drawings
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Project Need and Details
Beartrap Substation (940S)
When upgrades to Alberta’s electrical system are
needed, they are identified by the Alberta Electric
System Operator (AESO). ATCO Electric applied to the
AESO to provide service to the proposed industrial pump
station. The AESO has confirmed the need to connect
the proposed pump station to the provincial electric grid.
The Beartrap substation (to be called 940S) will be
located approximately 16 kilometres (km) south of
Ardmore on NW 23-60-4 W4M. If approved, a new
transmission line will be constructed to connect the
substation to an existing transmission line (called 7L24). The substation will consist of one 144 kilovolt (kV) circuit
breaker, one 4.16 kV circuit breaker and one 144-4.16
transformer. The substation will also include a 46 metre
telecommunication tower.
The Alberta Electric System Operator is an independent,
not-for-profit organization responsible for the safe,
reliable and economic planning and operation of the
provincial transmission grid. For more information about
why this project is needed, please refer to the AESO’s
Need Overview included with this package, or visit www.
aeso.ca. If you have any questions or concerns about
the need for this project you may contact the AESO
directly or you can make your concerns known to an
ATCO Electric representative who will communicate
them to the AESO on your behalf.
A substation in Alberta
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144 kV Transmission Line
Typical Single-Circuit “Davit Arm” Structure
If approved, the project will involve the construction of
approximately 16 kilometres (km) of new 144 kilovolt (kV) single-circuit transmission line (to be called 7LA24). The line will connect the proposed Beartrap substation to
an existing transmission line (called 7L24).
The newly constructed single-circuit line will consist
of one set of three conductor wires and one overhead
shield wire strung on wooden structures. The typical
structure will be a single-pole “davit arm design” about
20 m tall. The typical distance between towers will be
120 m to 170 m.
Non-typical structures with taller or additional poles,
anchors, and/or guy wires are required where the line
ends or bends, at corners, and to maneuver around and
over obstacles. In all cases, minimum clearance will
meet or exceed the requirements of provincial safety
regulations.
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Typical Right-of-Way
Transmission lines are located in corridors that have been cleared of brush or other obstacles. These are called a ‘rightof-way’. Right-of-ways must have a minimum width to ensure safety and allow for construction and ongoing access for
maintenance purposes. The width of the right-of-way, and the position of transmission structures within it, will depend on
a number of factors including the type of structure that is used. The typical right-of-ways associated with this project are
shown below. Details may change as the project develops and designs are finalized.
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Route and Site Selection
Facilities Application Process
The proposed Beartrap substation location was chosen
to ensure: suitable site conditions (level, well-drained),
close proximity to the proposed industrial load, sufficient
space for initial development and incoming lines, and
adequate setback from adjacent development and
environmentally sensitive areas.
Once feedback has been considered and route and
site selections have been finalized, ATCO Electric
will submit a Facilities Application to the Alberta
Utilities Commission (AUC) to obtain approval for the
construction and operation of the proposed transmission
facilities. We have identified three preliminary route options with
various connector segments for the transmission line. Site and route options were selected to:
For more information about how you can participate in
the process, please refer to the enclosed AUC brochure
entitled Public Involvement in Needs or Facilities
Applications.
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Avoid homes and minimize impacts to seasonal and
permanent residences
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Minimize impacts to environmentally sensitive areas
such as watercourses, wet or steep areas and
wildlife habitat
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Follow property boundaries and other linear features
wherever possible to provide access and to avoid
impacts to agriculture.
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Minimize impact on built up areas, highways,
recreational areas, historical sites, oil and gas
operations and communication facilities
Other options for a transmission line route may be
considered if identified through our consultation process.
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Proposed Timeline*
ATCO Electric
March 2012
Consultation with landowners and agencies
June 2012
Selection of preferred site and route options
Albertans count on us for the safe, reliable and costeffective delivery of electricity to their homes, farms and
businesses. We have delivered electricity to Albertans
for more than 80 years. Headquartered in Edmonton,
ATCO Electric has 38 service offices serving nearly
two-thirds of the province in northern and east-central
Alberta.
September 2012
Submission of the Facilities Application to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
July 2013
If approval is granted by the AUC, construction will commence
We help keep the lights on across the province by
building, operating and maintaining more than 74,000 kilometres of transmission and distribution power
lines. We also operate an additional 8,800 kilometres of
distribution power lines on behalf of Rural Electrification
Associations.
We are committed to responsible development and environmental practices. We conduct an open and
transparent consultation process, carefully considering
the impacts to landowners, communities and the
environment.
October 2013
Facilities completed and operating
*Timing may be adjusted to reflect final plans.
Contact Us
Your comments and concerns are important to us. Please contact us toll free 1-855-420-5775 or direct:
Wes Caldwell, Project Planner
Beartrap Substation Transmission Project
ATCO Electric 10035-105 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6
Phone: 780-733-2700
Fax: 780-420-5030
Email: [email protected] Website: www.atcoelectric.com
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Need for Beartrap 940S Substation Connection in the Cold Lake Area
Transmission Development Information for Stakeholders
Why is this transmission development needed?
ATCO Electric Ltd. (ATCO) has requested an increase in transmission capacity to serve growing demand
for electricity east of Bonnyville. In response to this request, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)
has determined that the need for additional capacity can be reliably met by constructing a new substation,
tentatively named “Beartrap 940S” and a new 144 kilovolt (kV) transmission line connecting the new
substation to the existing 144 kV 7L24 transmission line.
The AESO is processing ATCO’s request, including providing information to landowners, occupants,
residents and agencies that may be near the proposed the transmission development. The AESO intends
to apply to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for approval of this need in the summer of 2012. The
AESO’s needs identification document will be available on the AESO’s website at
http://www.aeso.ca/transmission/8969.html at the time of its application to the AUC.
Who is the AESO?
Alberta’s transmission system, sometimes referred to as the Alberta Interconnected Electric System
(AIES), is planned and operated by the AESO. The transmission system comprises the high-voltage lines,
towers and equipment (generally 69kV and above) that transmit electricity from generators to lower
voltage systems that distribute electricity to cities, towns, rural areas and large industrial customers.
The AESO’s role is to maintain safe, reliable and economic operation of the AIES. The AESO’s planning
responsibility includes determining the need for transmission system development and the manner in
which that need is met. The AESO is also mandated to facilitate the interconnection of qualified market
participants to the AIES. The AESO is regulated by the AUC and must apply to the AUC for approval of
its needs identification document (NID).
How is ATCO involved?
ATCO is the transmission facilities owner (TFO) in the Cold Lake area. While the AESO is responsible for
identifying that transmission system development is needed, ATCO is responsible for detailed siting and
routing, constructing, operating and maintaining the associated transmission facilities. The AESO has
directed ATCO to provide information to stakeholders on this need and to file a facility proposal
application with the AUC that will include a detailed description and location of the proposed transmission
development.
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Further Information
The AESO appreciates your views on the need for transmission system development and your comments
are encouraged. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the need for the proposed
transmission system development in the Cold Lake area or the AESO’s application regarding this need,
please contact:
Mark Sears-Gamache
AESO Stakeholder Relations
1-888-866-2959
[email protected]
2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L4
The AESO is committed to protecting your personal privacy in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information
Protection Act. Any personal information collected by the AESO with regard to this project may be used to provide
you with further information about the project, may be disclosed to the Alberta Utilities Commission (and as a result,
may become public), and may also be disclosed to ATCO as the legal owner of transmission facilities in your area. If
you have any questions about how the AESO will use and disclose your personal information, please contact us at 1888-866-2959 or at [email protected]
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Join us at our
open house
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 4 - 8 p.m.
BEARTRAP SUBSTATION TRANSMISSION PROJECT
ATCO Electric is hosting an open house to share details of the Beartrap Substation
Transmission Project, which includes the construction of the proposed Beartrap
substation and about sixteen kilometres of new transmission line connecting the
substation to an existing transmission line. We invite you to attend the open house.
Attendance at an open house will provide you with an opportunity to meet the
members of our team, learn more about the different options under consideration and
have your questions answered.
We welcome open discussion including any comments or concerns you may have as
your feedback plays a critical role in our projects.
We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions about this project, or if you cannot attend the
open house and you would like to discuss this project with ATCO Electric,
please contact:
Wes Caldwell, Project Planner
Toll Free: 1-855-420-5775 Fax: 780-420-5030
Email: [email protected] Website: www.atcoelectric.com
Ardmore Community Hall
4910 50th Street, Ardmore, Alberta
REPLY FORM
BEARTRAP SUBSTATION TRANSMISSION PROJECT
10035 – 105 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2V6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Date (DD/MM/YYYY):
First Name:
Please help us identify new contacts
Last Name:
Company/Organization Name (if applicable):
Mailing Address:
You were contacted about this project because ATCO Electric
identified you or your company/organization as having a land interest
in the vicinity of the project. Is there anyone else associated with your
property, such as other owners, renters or occupants, who we should
also contact? If so, please provide the name(s) and contact
information below:
City/Town:
Province:
Postal Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Business Phone:
Fax:
I would like to receive all future correspondence about this project by Email
(If this is your preference, please check the box)
Email:
ABOUT PRIVACY: The information on this form is being collected to help identify potential concerns with proposed alterations and the location of proposed
power transmission facilities, to facilitate communications about the project, and to comply with our obligations to the Alberta Utilities Commission. This
information may be provided to the Alberta Utilities Commission, other electric facility owners or the Surface Rights Board. Information relating to the need for the
facilities may be provided to the Alberta Electric System Operator. Enquiries or concerns about ATCO Electric's privacy policies can be directed to Tony
Melnychuk, privacy officer (address above), phone 780-420-4466.
Please list any residences, buildings or other areas on your property that should be avoided:
I am not aware of any residences, buildings, facilities, or areas on my property that should be avoided (If this statement applies to you, please check the box)
LOCATION
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Please share any comments or concerns that you have about the project:
HOW TO SUBMIT: Please use the enclosed envelope to return by mail or fax to 780-420-5030. If you would like more information about the project, please
contact us toll free 1-855-420-5775 or by Email: [email protected].