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Canadian Utilities Partnership Completes and Energizes $1.6-Billion Fort McMurray Transmission Project Ahead of Schedule

March 29, 2019

Canadian Utilities Partnership Completes and Energizes $1.6-Billion Fort McMurray Transmission Project Ahead of Schedule

Today (3/28), the Fort McMurray West 500-kV Transmission Project was energized three months ahead of schedule, on-budget and with an impeccable safety record.

This 508-km transmission line, running from Wabamun, Alta., just west of Edmonton, to Fort McMurray will provide essential electricity, greater reliability and enhance the transmission system to meet growing demands in northern Alberta.

Read More at Electric Energy Online