We have taken into consideration the feedback received in our consulation process and identified a preferred route, some alternative route segments and converter station sites and associated facilities for the 500 kV
Eastern Alberta DC Transmission Line.
The preferred route, alternative route segments and converter station sites are shown on the overview map, and on a set of more detailed base maps.
In selecting the proposed route and site options, we have tried to:
- minimize impacts on residences as much as possible;
- follow property boundaries wherever possible to minimize impacts to agriculture and other land uses;
- follow other power transmission lines and corridors where feasible;
- minimize impacts on other developments such as urban/built-up areas, highways, oil and gas operations and communication facilities; and
- minimize impacts to environmentally sensitive areas such as waterbodies, wet or steep areas, wildlife habitat, designated historical sites, parks and other protected areas.
The proposed routes and converter station sites were filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission on March 25, 2011.