What is the Project?

The City is will be constructing a new substation to accommodate the growing electrical demands in the southwest area of Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.

Why do we need this Project?

The Project is needed to address the increasing demand for electricity and to support the development of important community infrastructure, such as housing, schools, recreation facilities, and commercial establishments, which would otherwise be limited without enhancements to the electrical system in the south.

What is new about this Project?

On April 25, 2025, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) issued a Decision regarding the Medicine Hat Southwest Substation (Proceeding #29734). The Decision grants approval for the construction and operation of the project at the location previously identified as the Preferred Site.

Here is a map outlining the approved project components and the AUC Decision document.

Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2026, though preliminary work will begin in the upcoming weeks. You may see equipment at site and if you have any questions or concerns regarding these activities, we ask you to contact our project team.

The anticipated in-service date is early 2027.

What might the Project look like?

The City of Medicine Hat has renderings of the approved Medicine Hat Southwest Substation. These renderings are designed to assist with understanding how the proposed project may look on the landscape from three separate viewpoints.

Review the renderings of the approved preferred site

Understand how potential site locations were determined

How can you get involved?

The City of Medicine Hat appreciates the patience and participation in the process as we aim to provide reliable electrical power and accommodate growth to this portion of the City and the surrounding area.

The project team will keep you updated and be available for continued conversations as the substation construction progresses.

We encourage you to sign up for email notices to stay informed regarding construction activities.