Castle Rock Ridge Wind Farm Connection

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Overview

A new transmission line and substation in the Pincher Creek area is being proposed and is related to the larger Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement. The purpose of this project is to connect the Castle Rock Ridge wind farm, a wind-powered generating facility to be located approximately 7.5 kilometres northwest of Pincher Creek. The proposed Castle Rock Ridge wind farm is a 115 megawatt generating facility, comprised of 50 wind turbines that will supply wind-generated power to Alberta.

The proposed transmission line will be double circuit 240 kV (240,000 volts), will be approximately 7.5 kilometres in length and will connect the wind farm to the Alberta electricity grid.

Project Details

Communities involved: Town of Pincher Creek
Length of line: Approximately 7.5 kilometres
End points: Proposed Castle Rock Ridge substation (205S) and the new Goose Lake substation (103S) which is expected to be in-service in spring 2010
Line Voltage: 240 kV
Structure type: Double circuit 240 kV lattice tower
Right-of-way: 60 to 70 metres
Status of project: Consultation underway 

Project schedule

June 2009	Notify and consult with stakeholders and landowners
July 2010	File application with Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for regulatory review      and approval
Winter 2011	Start project construction if approval is granted by AUC
Winter 2012	Complete project construction

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