Name of the Project
EB Campbell hydroelectric station refurbishment.
Location
Near Nipawin, in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Project Owner/s
Power utility Saskatchewan Power Corporation (Sask Power).
Project Description
The 289 MW EB Campbell hydroelectric station, first commissioned in 1963, is undergoing a complete refurbishment.
The refurbishment of units 1 to 6 will give the plant at least 50 more years of renewable power generation for the people of Saskatchewan.
The refurbishment will use an existing hydropower station.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
C$300-million, significantly less than building a new power plant.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Sask Power, email publicconsultation@saskpower.com.