Proposed substation site
Proposed substation site
In fall 2020, Hydro-Québec conducted inventories of the biophysical and human environments, as well as geotechnical studies to characterize the soil.
Because the substation will be located on grazing land on Chemin de la Savane in Val-des-Monts, clearing will be limited. A vegetation screen on the south and east sides will enhance the substation’s visual integration into the landscape.
The site was chosen based on these criteria:
- limitation of the length of the supply line
- easy access by Chemin de la Savane
- sufficiently large area of flat and stable ground
- proximity to the load center
- avoidance of wetlands, waterways and tapped sugar bushes
- distance from residences
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Preliminary technical characteristics of the proposed substation
The fenced area of Val-des-Monts substation will take up approximately 7,300 m2 (0.73 ha), in addition to a ditch and drainage strip. Two 120/25-kV transformers will be installed, along with an initial two 25-kV distribution feeder bays out of a possible four. A control building and multifunctional building are also planned.
