Name of the Project
Manitoba-Minnesota transmission project.
Location
Canada and the US.
Client
Manitoba Hydro.
Project Description
The proposed project entails the construction and operation of a 500 kV ac international power line (IPL) extending from Manitoba Hydro’s Dorsey converter station, in Manitoba, Canada, to the international boundary between Manitoba and Minnesota (Dorsey IPL), in the US. The Dorsey IPL will connect with the Great Northern transmission line, a new 500 kV transmission line in the US.
The transmission line will be 213 km long, of which about 92 km is located within existing transmission line corridors. The remaining 121 km requires a new right-of-way.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
The National Energy Board has approved the project, subject to 28 conditions, and the approval of the Governor in Council.
The conditions involve consultation with indigenous peoples, as well as the environment, engineering standards, safety and emergency response.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Manitoba-Minnesota transmission project, tel +1 204 360 7888 or email MMTP@hydro.mb.ca.