Major BC Hydro Projects in Langley City

On Monday, Langley City Council received several presentations, including one from BC Hydro.

Langley City and Township are experiencing growth, and the urban areas are served by three substations located in Willoughby, Surrey (McLellan), and Brookswood. A substation converts higher-voltage electricity to a lower voltage for distribution to homes and businesses.

I recently posted about the McLellan Substation, as it is right next to Brydon Lagoon. BC Hydro is currently removing trees and vegetation in the area between the existing substation equipment and the Langley City border to prepare for an expansion that will double the substation's capacity by 2029. They will be maintaining a buffer between Brydon Lagoon and the expanded site.

This is one of many projects that are starting or are about to start in Langley City for BC Hydro. The following slide from their presentation shows these projects.

Slide showing major distribution projects for BC Hydro in the next decade within Langley City. Select the slide to enlarge.

Currently, Fraser Highway is dug up between the Surrey border and 201A Street. This is to accommodate power to service the SkyTrain line.

53rd Avenue between the Surrey border and 200th Street, and also 200th Street from 53rd Avenue to the Brookwood border, will also be dug up as part of the McLellan Substation expansion project.

I know that 200th Street in Langley City has been heavily impacted by construction in the last decade. While the City does try to coordinate work whenever possible, it can be challenging due to project timing and the presence of underground infrastructure from multiple utilities, including Metro Vancouver.

For more information on the McLellan Substation, please visit BC Hydro’s website.