Glenora 650 substation

EPCOR is responsible for building, maintaining and upgrading the electric transmission and distribution system in Edmonton. Part of this system includes substations, which convert electricity from higher voltage power lines (transmission lines) to lower voltages that can be safely distributed to homes and businesses in the area.

Due to ongoing upgrades in the Glenora neighbourhood, the substation located at 10322 – 135 Street is no longer needed. EPCOR will be removing the existing electrical equipment and a retaining wall within the substation site. The substation building will remain on site.

Starting the end of July/early August, crews will be working within the substation to remove the oil from the transformers. This is expected to take approximately one week to complete.

Construction to remove the electrical equipment within the substation equipment has been delayed until spring/summer 2026. We will provide an update on construction and future plans for the substation site in 2026.

This work may be noisy at times. We will comply with the City of Edmonton’s Community Standards Bylaw for Noise Control. If it is necessary to temporarily exceed acceptable noise levels, we will work with the City of Edmonton to obtain the necessary permits.

Substation in Glenora Neighborhood

10322 – 135 Street NW

Frequenty asked questions

A substation is a part of the electrical system that connects two or more power lines. Substations convert electricity from higher voltage power lines (transmission lines) to lower voltages that can be safely distributed to homes and businesses in the area.

Electric system upgrades were made in the area which increased the distribution voltage of the neighborhood from 5kV to 15kV. Due to these upgrades, the 650 Glenora Substation is no longer needed and power for the area is now being distributed from a different substation.

This work will be noisy at times as it involves removing metal equipment and demolishing a retaining wall. EPCOR will disassemble the metal equipment inside the substation and then put it in large metal bins in order to be hauled to a recycling facility. EPCOR will also be demolishing a cement retaining wall which involves breaking the cement and removing it from the area.

Questions?

Regular updates will be provided to the community as this project progresses.

Contact EPCOR

Phone: 780-412-4200
Email: epcorprojects@epcor.com