kelowna bulk transformer project, lee station
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Kelowna Bulk Transformer Addition Project, Lee Station
Information Session
April 22, 2020
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Who is FortisBC?
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FortisBC is an electricity and natural gas distribution utility in the province of BC, a subsidiary of Newfoundland‐based Fortis Inc., Canada’s largest private utility company
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Who is FortisBC?
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BC’s largest energy provider
• more than 2,300 employees
• deliver natural gas, electricity and innovative energy solutions
• 1.2 million customers in 135 communities
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FortisBC Inc.
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• Electricity provider for Southern Interior of BC
• Over 175,000 customers
• 7,300 kms of electric lines
• We regularly upgrade our energy infrastructure to safely meet the growing energy needs of our customers – today and tomorrow.
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Kelowna Transformer Addition
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• Lee Terminal Substation in service since 1958
• Provides electricity to Kelowna, Lake Country, Big White and Joe Rich
• Significant growth in the Okanagan ‐ ~1.5%/ year
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Project Benefits
Addition of third transformer:
• maintain service reliability
• improved lifespan of station equipment
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Construction Plans
Project includes:
• installation of new transformer
• re‐routing several power line approaches
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• upgrading site lighting
• removing existing white storage facility tent
• improve aesthetic appearance
The majority of the work will be inside the station
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Site Plan
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Project schedule
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• CPCN Filing to BC Utilities Commission ‐ end of April 2020
• Construction start – Q1 2021
• Construction completion – Q2 2023
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• Removal of white storage tent –Q1, 2021
• Civil construction – Q1‐Q3, 2021
• Install new transformer – Q3, 2022
• Reconfigure station – Q4, 2021 –Q3, 2022
• Project completion – Q2 2023
Construction Schedule
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Project Impacts
Construction
• Normal work hours
Environmental
Visual
• Addition of solid fence
• Removal of white storage tent and adjacent buildings
No expected outages or interruptions
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Aesthetic improvements
Aesthetic options under consideration:
• Trees
• Upgraded fence
Noise study results
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Thank you
Questions?