Barnard Substation upgrade

This project will add two new transformers to Barnard Substation's outer yard, and a new indoor feeder section will be added to the existing switchgear building.

• Transformers are key pieces of equipment in a substation. They adjust voltage so electricity can be delivered safely and efficiently to homes and businesses.
• Feeders are the power lines that carry electricity from the substation to the surrounding community. The switchgear building is where equipment is located to control and direct that electricity.

To safely make room for new equipment, we'll be expanding the substation fence by approximately 10 metres to the south, within BC Hydro's property. Any ground disturbance will be restored.

Map of Barnard Substation upgrade work

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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.