Substation projects

Upgrades to the Duck Lake substation included a second transformer, new switches and a breaker, along with other equipment improvements. These enhancements help support the reliability and capacity of the electricity system in the Kelowna and Lake Country area.

• The Duck Lake substation upgrade represented an investment of $6.5 million.
• The substation serves about 2,280 customers in the Kelowna and Lake Country area.
• The upgrade has been completed.

Equipment upgrades at the Glenmore substation increased system capacity. The project helps support the growing electricity needs of customers in Kelowna.

• The Glenmore substation upgrade represented an investment of $1.8 million.
• The substation serves more than 12,250 customers in Kelowna.
• The upgrade has been completed.

The Keremeos substation was upgraded with a new transformer and breaker. The improvements increase capacity and help support reliable electricity service in the community.

• The Keremeos substation upgrade represented an investment of $3.1 million.
• The substation serves more than 3,200 customers in the community.
• The upgrade has been completed.

The Saucier substation project includes a second transformer, a new control room, new breakers, and upgraded station equipment. These improvements will increase capacity and reliability for customers in the Kelowna area.

• The Saucier substation project represents an investment of $18.6 million.
• The substation serves more than 7,750 customers in the Kelowna area.
• The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2027.

The DG Bell substation is being upgraded with a new transformer, circuit breakers, and other equipment. The project will increase capacity and improve the reliability of the local electricity system.

• The DG Bell substation project represents an investment of $11.4 million.
• The substation serves more than 5,500 customers in the local area.
• The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2027.

A new higher-capacity substation is being built at the existing Christina Lake site. The project will help meet future electricity needs and support reliable service in the community.

• The Christina Lake substation project represents an investment of $8.2 million.
• The substation serves more than 1,575 customers in the community.
• The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2027.

A new higher-capacity substation is being constructed in Fruitvale. The investment will strengthen the local electricity system and support future growth.

• The Fruitvale substation project represents an investment of $18.9 million.
• The substation serves close to 1,250 customers in Fruitvale.
• The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2027.

The Warfield terminal station is being expanded to replace the A.S. Mawdsley terminal station. New high-voltage transformers and circuit breakers will increase system capacity and reliability across the region.

• The Warfield terminal station expansion represents an investment of $35.2 million.
• The terminal station serves close to 26,000 customers across the region.
• The project is expected to be completed in early 2027.

Upgrades to transformers and circuit breakers at the Grand Forks terminal station will improve system reliability. The project supports continued delivery of reliable electricity service to the community.

• The Grand Forks terminal station upgrade represents an investment of $13.1 million.
• The terminal station serves close to 3,700 customers in Grand Forks.
• The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2027.