ATCO Electric - Pyramid Bench Underground Conversion

ATCO Electric has completed a Wildfire Risk Analysis of its utility system within Jasper National Park. This analysis identified several areas where the potential risk for wildfire is high due to possible tree-to-powerline contacts.  ATCO is proposing to build ~ 6.0 km of new underground powerline to serve Pyramid Lake Resort, Patricia Lake Bungalows, and Jasper Riding Stables. The new alignment will follow the road allowance in the pre-disturbed ditch line for roughly 4.8 km from the bottom of Pyramid Lake Road to near the turnoff to Patricia Lake Bungalows, then follow the existing cross-country overhead alignment for roughly 1.2 km to Pyramid Lake Lodge. Project activities include plowing and trenching single- and triple-phase underground cable in conduit for connection to existing transformers; salvaging the remaining overhead sections of the old powerline; and rehabilitation of the old alignment and new project footprint, including restoring contours and seeding with native species. The installation of this line will allow for resiliency in the power supply system through the removal of the existing overhead powerline serving the Pyramid Bench to reduce incidents of power outages due to tree fall, or loss of electrical infrastructure in the event of a wildfire.

Latest update

October 14, 2025 – Parks Canada issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Jasper National Park
Box 10
Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0
Telephone: 780-852-6141
Email: evaluationdimpactjasper-jasperimpactassessment@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Jasper National Park (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-02-04

  • Proponent

    ATCO Electric

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89249

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...within 200 kilometres
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