Renovation of a power facility in Bienfait, Saskatchewan. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a power facility.

SaskPower's Coal Life Extension is a multi-year, multi-unit full refurbishment project for all 7 of all existing coal fired generating units. Five of the units are based in the Estevan region at the Shand and Boundary Dam Power Stations. The remaining 2 units are in the Coronach region at the Poplar River Power Station. SaskPower is currently finishing the condition assessments to inform the overall scope of the refurbishments. The delivery project will undertake one unit refurbishment per year starting in 2030 and continuing until all units have been life-extended. TIMELINE: An RFSQ for the provision of engineering, procurement and construction management services ("EPCM") was issued by the owner in May 2026. The EPCM scope includes creating detailed design and execution planning for each unit, undertaking key procurements to support the refurbishment, and responsibility for overall construction management and coordination of all contracts on site, including but not limited to the General Contractor, primary boiler contract, and Original Equipment Manufacturer technical field support personnel. An Advance Notice has now been issued to notify the industry of Saskpower's intention to initiate a competitive solicitation for a Powerhouse General Contractor (GC). SaskPower will engage a multi-disciplinary EPCM and a separate GC in master agreements for the full powerhouse portion of the Coal Life Extension Project, with each unit being delivered in a 2 phased Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) approach. The invitational Second-stage Request for Proposals process is expected in the third quarter of 2026. *Cost to be confirmed.