Sandhills Substation Generator Upgrade

Northwest Territories Power Corp  is undergoing a scheduled replacement of the power generating unit at Sandhill's Substation 60°08′57.96″N, 113°33'00.85″W. The replacement process includes removing the old generator, fuel tank, and housing. The new generator will be fully enclosed and mounted on a dual walled fuel tank. The replacement fuel tank is a smaller model and has a lower risk of spilling than the existing tank system. The old unit currently has a tank and generator unit inside of a shed that is dilapidated and has been determined to be no longer fit for service. NTPC is going to install a modular packaged unit with a double wall tank which is cleaner and has a smaller footprint than what is currently in site. A rubber tire loader will be used to remove the existing generator, fuel tank and generator housing and to place the new unit. The decommissioned unit will be transported offsite using a flat deck trailer and truck. There will be a slight obstruction of highway traffic during mob in and mob out of the equipment. Traffic signage and a flagging person will be installed during these periods and subsequently removed. Equipment will remain on site for the duration of the project with spill trays placed underneath them when idle or not in use.


Latest update

April 7, 2023 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Parks Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada - Public comments invited from March 8 to April 7, 2023 - March 8, 2023

Contacts

Wood Buffalo National Park
149 McDougal Rd
Box 750
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories X0E 0P0
Telephone: 867-872-7960
Email: rescon-ftsmith@pc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada (Northwest Territories)
  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified
  • Assessment Status

    In progress
  • Start Date

    2023-03-08
  • Proponent

    Northwest Territories Power Corp
  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency
  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands
  • Reference Number

    84390
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