site planning: present to fall 2023
- Preliminary engineering
- Environmental assessments
- Community engagement
- Submission of our Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act project description
- Site preparation and grading
engineering and design: fall 2023 to winter 2023/24
- YESAA Project Proposal submitted and assessment commences
- Detailed engineering and site design
- Securing a site contractor
- Ordering equipment with long lead times
construction: spring 2023 to fall 2024
- Completion of YESAA assessment and subsequent permitting
- Civil and structural work
- Installation of the initial 2, 3.25 MW diesel units and fuel storage system
- Electrical and mechanical equipment and systems put in place
During construction, you can expect to hear noise typical of a construction site, but we’ll make sure our work abides by all noise bylaws.
interconnection: December 2024
- Engine is tested and put into service
operations and maintenance
- Happening now, during the project and ongoing afterwards.
- The substation and diesel engine are maintained as part of Yukon Energy’s regular maintenance and upgrade schedules.