RETA (Responsible Energy Transmission for Albertans) is having a HUGE townhall meeting at Rexall Place on November 24, 2009, at 7pm and is inviting everyone to attend. The meeting is intended to send a message about the proposed double circuit 500 kV power line around Edmonton. RETA wants the power lines to be buried instead of strung from huge towers that will either run along the east or west TUC (basically along the Anthony Henday) or further outside of Edmonton.
Whether or not you agree with the health and environmental issues associated with these types of powerlines, one thing is for certain - property values are affected by their proximity to power lines, especially monster power lines. If you're concerned about the proposed lines then go to Rexall on November 24 and share your opinion or send a letter to your MLA.
Power lines are good for your health, it has been shown that the electromagnetic pulses are cancer preventative. Do you talk on your cell phone much?
… I think the henday is the perfect place for them… if you buy/build a house next to it, it is your problem
The Tuc land has been set aside for awhile, anyone that bought land near it should have understood, and at least partially been okay with what could potentially go there. You need to realise that if there is a green space/belt by your house, it is more likely than not, set aside for utilities to pass through (underground or aboveground)if they are not there already.
It would be much more aesthetically please underground, if it is possible!
My principle issue is the cost to everybody else, i don’t care about aesthetic bs, if it is already there, don’t fix it. It is what it is.
I do agree with you there. There’s nothing that pisses me off more then reading an article in the paper about people moving right next to a train yard that has been there FOREVER then deciding to all get together and sign a petition to close it down or stop operations and night and so on. Ultimate nonsense and I would side with the rail company each time.
I am not near a train yard and 3 km from TUC – however my only concern is any health risks that might be associated. I mean – it’s your choice to use your cell phone that “might cause tumors”, but IF there is any negative health risks of living to close to these lines – and if they didn’t build the TUC wide enough to accommodate, I believe that is a problem and they should not put in monster poles like this. I am not a health expert or scientist and read conflicting articles on this. I don’t know what the health issues are here but this is just my two cents. Aesthetics and all that – I agree with you. My folks lived next to TUC for 20+ years and they knew it was coming when they bought back then.
Just to add to this (as I know people want link to articles), a quick google search in the top 10:
The B.C. authors focus on a 2005 British study which found that there is an increased risk of 69 per cent for leukemia in children living within 200 metres of power lines. The risk is increased to 23 per cent if children live 200 to 600 metres of the lines. In Tsawwassen, the power lines literally run right over more than 100 homes.
http://www.vancouversun.com/Health/Powerlines+linked+leukemia+report/1169765/story.html
I am sure the powerlines in BC are not these monsters – and the houses are not over 600 meters from center of TUC in some areas. Google or MS maps looks like the TUC might be about 500 M wide on south side in some areas (as example) – no matter where you put those lines, it’s in the range of article.
You’re kidding right? You don’t agree with fixing the aesthetics because of the cost to everybody else? Luckily you are not on any councils as your neighbourhood would quickly become a graffitti ridden run down hole.
My home will sit .6 km from the lines if it passes by Heritage Lakes in St. Albert. I bought knowing some of the potential for these lines, but man, have you seen the size of them?