NEB Approves Manitoba Hydro — Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project

Nov 25, 2018

The project involves constructing and operating a 500 kV international power line extending 213 km from the Winnipeg area to the U.S. border in southeastern Manitoba, including upgrades to three existing electrical stations in southern Manitoba.

The purpose of the project is to increase export and import capability between Manitoba and the U.S. This is expected to generate incremental revenues for the province and enhance reliability.

The route for this project is 213 km. Approximately 92 km of the route is located within existing transmission line corridors. Using Manitoba Hydro’s existing corridors was encouraged by the public and factored heavily in the transmission line routing process.

The remaining 121 km requires a new right-of-way (ROW); 30% is owned by the provincial Crown and 70% is privately owned.

National Energy Board approval follows a public hearing process that included a comprehensive scientific and technical examination of the evidence brought before the hearing panel. The board imposed 28 conditions for the Project that relate to consultation with Indigenous peoples, the environment, engineering standards, safety, and emergency response.

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