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Fort McMurray a step closer to more electricity

Fort McMurray is one step closer to getting more electricity.

The Alberta Electric System Operator says it’s issuing a Request for Qualifications for its Fort McMurray West 500 kilovolts Transmission Project.

Companies have until December to apply, and then a panel of experts will shortlist five bidders to move on to submit proposals.

It says a company should be picked by the end of next year.

The project will see 500 kilometres of transmission line and facilities built between here and Edmonton.

The operator says it should all be done by 2019 and it will help make prices here more competitive.

July 29th, 2013