The following maps show the proposed
routes for the cable from Southern Vancouver Island
to Port Angeles, Washington:
Map showing the entire route - click
here
Map showing the land route from Pike Substation - click
here
Project Overview Maps - click
here (pdf)
The Juan de Fuca Cable Project route
will connect converter stations near existing substations
in View Royal, BC and Port Angeles, Washington State.
The transmission line from Victoria to Port Angeles
involves:
- Greater
Victoria to Port Angeles: 49km
- 12 km on land in BC
- 3 km on land in Washington
- 34 km submarine
Terrestrial and underwater cable routes will be subject
to Federal, Municipal and State regulations.
Route Selection was based on:
- Environmental studies
- Technical feasibility
- Consultation
- Low environmental impact
- Existing Utilities
Using areas that are already designated as utility
rights-of-way reduces disturbance to the environment.
Because the cable will be buried, there will be no
visual impact and continued transportation, recreation
and agricultural usage of the overlying real estate
will be unchanged.
Project planning and studies take into account the
following:
- The environment (marine and terrestrial)
- Consultation with Interested parties
- Transportation
- Aesthetics
- Recreational uses
- Commercial uses
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