Burnaby to New Westminster
Transmission Project

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Project status and updates

This project involves upgrading the New Westminster Substation by replacing two smaller aging transformers with two larger transformers. During the upgrade, other substation equipment that are approaching end of life will also be replaced.

A new underground 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line will also be required to bring more electricity into the community. The circuit will interconnect the New Westminster Substation with an existing overhead transmission line located in a BC Hydro right-of-way near Lakefield Drive at the edge of Robert Burnaby Park.

Update: Work on the transmission line will begin during late May 2012. Once we have a detailed construction schedule, we will notify you of work in your area.

See the Information Centre for more details and project updates.

Project background The project is designed to meet increased demand for electricity in New Westminster for at least 20 years.		What's being done The 60 kV underground transmission circuit part of the project will be constructed under streets or in road allowance.

Construction schedule The anticipated completion date is Summer 2013.		Public Communication BC Hydro held an information session on the New Westminster Transmission Project on April 27, 2011.

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