Rossdale projects

EPCOR will be replacing surge arresters at the Rossdale Substation in mid-December 2024. Surge arresters are protective devices that limit and divert high voltage on electrical equipment. This work will ensure safe conditions within the substation and protect substation electrical equipment from damage. 

This replacement work will be done within the substation fence. Residents can expect to see activity typical to construction at the substation including a crane on site. No power outages are anticipated due to this work.

This project may be noisy at times however no significant noise is anticipated in the residential area of the Rossdale community. We will comply with the City of Edmonton’s Community Standards Bylaw for Noise Control.

EPCOR will be removing existing substation equipment that has reached end of life. Items include a capacitor bank, reactor bank and associated electrical equipment.

This replacement work will be done within the substation fence. Residents can expect to see activity typical to construction at the substation including a crane on site. No power outages are anticipated due to this work. 

This project may be noisy at times however no significant noise is anticipated in the residential area of the Rossdale community. We will comply with the City of Edmonton’s Community Standards Bylaw for Noise Control.

As part of our ongoing maintenance activities, we are planning to replace one of the transformers, and the associated containment tank and transformer pad in the Rossdale substation that is nearing its end of life. This project will involve replacing the existing transformer and concrete pad, which will require excavation up to 12 metres. 

This replacement work will be done within the substation fence. Residents can expect to see activity typical to construction at the substation including a crane on site. No power outages are anticipated due to this work. 

This project may be noisy at times however no significant noise is anticipated in the residential area of the Rossdale community. We will comply with the City of Edmonton’s Community Standards Bylaw for Noise Control.

We do our best to minimize the impacts to residents in the Rossdale area. When work is happening at the Rossdale Substation, you can expect the following impacts.

​Noise​

Residents can expect noise typical to construction. At times our work involves the use of hydrovac trucks, a horizontal directional drill, and other heavy machinery. We will comply with the City of Edmonton’s Community Standards Bylaw for Noise Control. If it is necessary to temporarily exceed acceptable noise levels, we will work with the City of Edmonton to obtain the necessary permits.

Power outages

Power outages will not be required to complete these projects. 

Safety

All work areas will be maintained in a safe and secure manner. All construction activities will be performed in accordance with the City of Edmonton's bylaws, Occupational Health and Safety requirements and EPCOR's strict health, safety, and environmental procedures and guidelines.

The Alb​​erta Utilities Commission (AUC)

Alberta's electric utilities are regulated by the AUC. The AUC is an independent quasi-judicial agency that ensures that the delivery of Alberta's utility service takes place in a manner that is fair, responsible and in the public's interest. EPCOR's electricity projects must be approved by the AUC before construction can begin. For more information about the AUC, please visit the AUC's website.