AltaLink 54L Transmission Rebuild – Public comments invited from November 23 to December 23, 2022  

November 23, 2022 – Parks Canada must decide whether the proposed project AltaLink 54L Transmission Rebuild, located in Banff National Park is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Parks Canada will be assessing this project using a Detailed Impact Assessment.

To help inform this decision, Parks Canada is issuing this notice of intent to make a determination and inviting comments from the public on the project's potential effects on the environment as the public consultation for this proposal. All comments received will be considered public. For more information on the public nature of your comments, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

In order to submit comments or request a copy of the draft Detailed Impact Assessment report, contact:

Banff National Park
224 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B3
+1 (403) 762-1550
anna.brown@pc.gc.ca

Comments must be submitted by December 23, 2022.

Project Summary: AltaLink Management Ltd. has proposed a complete replacement of the existing 54L transmission line, within the existing right of way. The 54L transmission line runs from the Banff National Park east boundary to the AltaLink Banff 123s substation within the Town of Banff. The transmission line rebuild will improve electric reliability to Banff and lake Louise, increase durability with new structures, and improve fire resilience with weathered steel structures. Main proposed activities include: vegetation removal, excavation, installation of bypass structures, replacement of transmission line, transportation of construction materials and equipment on site, and creating temporary staging area for construction material delivery. The project is planned to start in 2024 and will be completed within 2 years.

There will be a second opportunity to provide comments on the draft DIA report closer to the project start date.