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First power plant
Saskatoon's first power plant went operational in July, 1907 near the river at Avenue H and 11th Street. -
Second power plant
In May, 1912 a second power plant went into service Avenue A and 19th Street. The A.L. Coal Power Station ceased operations in 1983. -
Landfill capping
The city places a clay cap over 12 hectares of the landfill to prevent gasses from escaping into the atmosphere. -
Well drilling
Twenty-nine vertical gas collection wells were drilled into the clay cover to collect landfill emmisions. -
Gas collection facility
The Gas Collection Facility, which draws the gasses from the wells, is built. -
Pipeline installation
Underground pipelines are installed to transport gasses to the Power Generation Facility. -
Power Generation Facility
The Power Generation Facility opens, converting the landfill gas into clean energy.