SASKATOON — Saskatoon Light & Power begins construction of a 2.8-megawatt Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm facility, a first-of-its-kind project in Saskatoon, which is set to start this week. The project will enhance the municipality’s renewable energy infrastructure.
“The solar farm will support the City’s Low Emissions Community Plan and will make good use of a vacant parcel of land. The generation capacity is enough to power over 400 homes, which is a neighbourhood the size of Richmond Heights or the Willows,” said Saskatoon Light & Power Director Trevor Bell.
The solar farm will be built on approximately six hectares (14 acres) of land between the CN railway tracks and the Circle Drive Â鶹ÊÓƵ freeway, east of Dundonald Avenue and south of 11th Street West.
This solar farm will contribute to reducing electricity emissions by approximately 19,380 tonnes of carbon dioxide over its 30-year lifetime, marking a significant step toward a greener Saskatoon. This is equivalent to removing approximately 140 cars from the road each year.
The initial phase of work will involve installing gates, fencing and other security enhancements, followed by the integration of solar panels and electrical components. To enhance biodiversity and add visual appeal, the site will feature native grasses and flowers with vines planted along the existing northwest chain-link fence.
Routine inspections will be conducted to maintain site cleanliness and minimize disruptions for the neighbouring communities. Construction will not impact traffic flow; however, the city says temporary noise and vibration may be generated by the equipment used during the process.
For safety, residents are asked to avoid entering the work zone and respect construction barriers.
This project is funded in part by the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The naturalization of the site is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.
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