Project OVERVIEW
TransCanada, one of North America’s leading energy infrastructure companies, has proposed to build and operate a new energy generation facility – the Saddlebrook Power Station. The proposed Power Station would consist of a 350 megawatts (Nominal) Combined Cycle natural gas fired power station and would be located in the Saddlebrook Industrial Park on Secondary Highway 2A near the Hamlet of Aldersyde, in the M.D. of Foothills, Alberta. The exact location is section 31-19-28 W4M.
Throughout 2008, TransCanada undertook significant facility design work and began the environmental assessment process for the proposed facility. In addition, it continued to work towards securing all required regulatory permits as TransCanada filed a formal application with Alberta Environment and Alberta Utilities Commission for the construction and operation of the Saddlebrook Power Station.
While these preliminary activities were initially expected to be complete prior to the end of 2008, the recent market downturn has delayed plans for construction of the new generation facility.
TransCanada remains committed to moving the project forward if and when market conditions make it viable.
TIMELINE & STATUS
Projects are subject to various internal and external approvals. Timelines are subject to change without notice.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Third Quarter 2007 – August 2008
- Joint application submitted to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and Alberta Environment (AENV) – September 2008
- Proposed Construction: Delayed
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
TransCanada remains committed to consulting with stakeholders about its plans for the development of this proposed facility and will continue to communicate with stakeholders as more information about the project becomes available.
CONTACTS
Project e-mail:
sps@transcanada.com
Media inquiries
1.800.608.7859
Mailing address
TransCanada
P.O. Box 1000
450 – 1st Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 5H1
Attn: Terri Steeves, 24th floor
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