Medicine Hat's Southwest Substation groundwork nears completion
The City says equipment deliveries and a new transmission line are next on the schedule as the project moves into its facility construction phase.
Why it matters
The project will bring extended construction activity, noise and possible road closures to the area through 2027.
Groundwork on Medicine Hat's Southwest Substation is nearing completion after construction began in June, the City of Medicine Hat said. Once this phase wraps up, crews will move on to building the substation facility itself.
Residents near the site may notice more workers and vehicles as activity picks up, and crews may occasionally work on weekends, though they are expected to follow City noise bylaws. Delivery of major substation equipment is planned for this fall.
Construction of an associated transmission line along Township Road 122 and Range Road 63 is expected to begin late this year and continue into 2027. The City said it will keep notifying residents of any loud work or temporary roadway closures as the project progresses, with updates posted to the project website.
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