Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Project Moving Forward

Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Project Moving Forward

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Enel Green Power is moving ahead with its plans for the Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Project near Mannville.

Davin Gegolick, Planning and Development Officer for Minburn County said the development permit for the Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Farm was approved on August 20, 2021.

Gegolick said, “This is a massive project valued upwards of $250,000,000 and will bring new jobs, revenue, and sustainable energy to Alberta.

The Project consists of up to 39 wind turbines, up to five meteorological towers, a substation and temporary laydown yard. The temporary laydown yard south of Mannville is being developed now, followed by private access roads.”

Map of geographical area where the project will be located.

(Enel Green Power/Submitted Photo)

Gegolick noted that, “Upgrades to the public roads and turbine construction will be in 2022, with a planned in-service date by the end of 2022.”

A company spokesman stated, “We are pleased to be undertaking some preliminary construction activities, including a temporary laydown area and some private access roads, in connection with the Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Project.

This preliminary construction work will take place within areas that have been approved pursuant to the existing approval and municipal permits. Our amendment application is currently before the Alberta Utilities Commission. Enel is seeking to amend the application due to improvements in the project technology and design.

Subsequent steps in the construction process will take place if and when that application is approved. We are excited to be making this investment and look forward to continuing to work in collaboration with our community partners.”