Blairmore Reinforcement Project

We’re  building new power infrastructure in the Blairmore area of Saskatoon. This’ll improve power reliability and support the city as it grows. 

The project includes building a new substation and a new power line that will connect to an existing line nearby.

Why is Reinforcement Needed?

We’re anticipating Saskatoon’s continued growth and the extra power the city will need. We’re building new power lines and a substation to make sure our system is ready for the increased demand.

Our Progress So Far

We’re starting to engage Rightsholders, landowners and stakeholders for this project. Your input is important as we search for the best overall route for the new power lines.

From our initial assessment, we’ve developed some potential line route options . We’d like to hear feedback on what impacts this project may have on you and how we can reduce those impacts. We’d also like to hear your thoughts on:

• Who else we should be talking to 
• Impacts to the environment and wildlife
• Existing and future local infrastructure in the area

What to Expect

Throughout the project, we’ll provide opportunities to engage with us and provide input on how we can reduce impacts. We’ll use the feedback we receive, combined with our routing considerations, to narrow down options to a final route where the new power line will be built.

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.