Barnard Substation upgrade
We're starting the next upgrade at Barnard Substation to ensure we can continue delivering reliable power to the growing community it serves.
This project will add two new transformers to Barnard Substation's outer yard, and a new indoor feeder section will also be added to the existing gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) building.
To make room for the new transformers, we'll be expanding the substation fence in the southwest corner by 10 metres. Any ground disturbance will be restored.
Map of Barnard Substation upgrade work
Select the project map [PDF, 630 KB] to view it at a larger size.
Originally built in the 1950s, the Barnard Substation is undergoing a series of modernization upgrades to ensure the continued supply of reliable electricity to over 40,000 customers. The expanded capacity and strengthened electrical infrastructure will help support growing electricity demands in the area.
Our work will happen in and around the Barnard Substation. This substation is located at the intersection of Gaglardi Way and Como Lake Avenue to the west of Burquitlam, near the Burnaby and Coquitlam border.
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| Winter 2024 | Planning and design |
| Summer 2025 | Site preparation, including regrading the expansion area and rerouting of the perimeter drain |
| Fall 2026 | Construction begins |
| End of 2028 | Estimated completion |
Contact us
If you'd like to learn more about the project, please contact us at:
Email: projects@bchydro.com
Phone: 604 623 4472
Toll free: 1 866 647 3334