The AUC will be holding an information session about Suncor's proposed Hand Hills wind project on Tuesday, August 19 at the Cretaceous Conference Centre in Drumheller.
Suncor is taking the next step in getting regulatory approval for an 80-megawatt wind farm in the Hand Hills region.
This week The Drumheller Mail is carrying a Notice of a Public Hearing for the Hand Hills Wind Power Project.
This hearing is held by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). The purpose of the hearing is to review the application and submissions received to consider the development application.
The Mail reported in its June 11 edition that Suncor was continuing to pursue developing the wind power installation.
The company applied to the AUC in 2012. The project is located about six kilometres south of Delia and 27 kilometres northeast of Drumheller. The installation will consist of 54 wind turbines, an underground collector system and a substation.
The hearing is slated for Tuesday, November 4. Those wishing to present at the hearing, must be present at the commencement of the hearing and submit written evidence by Friday, October 10.
Leading up to the public hearing, the AUC will be holding an information session on Tuesday, August 19 at the Cretaceous Conference Centre in Drumheller.
This session does not deal with the application or its merits, but rather how to become involved in the proceeding and the funding that may be available.
Copies of the application and supporting documents are available at www.auc.ab.ca.
