2023 update We are still moving ahead with this project, which involves replacing two end-of-life diesel engines at our downtown plant with one new engine in the Callison Industrial Area. At the same time, we’re also planning to add a second diesel generator at the Callison substation to prevent prolonged…
Learn moreThis project was completed in December 2021 on budget and COVID-free. It was needed to improve power quality and reliability, improve public safety and enable future growth around Mayo and Keno. The Mayo to McQuesten Transmission Project consisted of replacing the 65-year-old transmission line between Mayo and the McQuesten substation and adding system…
Learn moreConstruction has resumed for the 2023 season We have started our final round of construction at the Riverside substation on Nisutlin Drive. Work this summer will include: installing the sound wall around the transformer; insalling the fencing, cables and electrical equipment; completing the civil activities around the site perimeter, including…
Learn moreIn 2021, high water damaged the boat lock when we opened it to pass more water out of the Southern Lakes. As a result, repairs are now needed. Over the years, and through our most recent round of boat lock engagement, we have heard that flood mitigation in the Southern Lakes…
Learn moreMarch 2024 update The YESAB Executive Committee has determined that this project will not be subject to an Executive Committee Screening as it originally was, but rather will proceed through a Designated Office Evaluation. We are working on our Project Proposal to submit to YESAB in Q2 2024. Renewing our thermal permit We…
Learn moreTo safely complete the Callison Substation Upgrade Project, we will be running our diesel generators in downtown Dawson City from July 4 to August 4, 2023.* *Update as of September 20, 2023: Dawson is now re-connected to the main grid. However, during the upgrades a piece of equipment broke. We are now…
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