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We develop materials to inform Manitobans about the process behind building and expanding our system and infrastructure. To receive federal and/or provincial approval for projects, detailed filings are submitted, which include environmental impact statements, community engagement materials, construction schedules, environmental protection and management plans.

As each project comes into service, these materials will be archived here.

Bipole III Transmission Project

Bipole III is a high voltage direct current transmission line that delivers renewable energy to southern Manitoba, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Completed in July 2018, Bipole III strengthens the reliability and security of Manitoba’s electricity supply.

Bipole III starts at the Keewatinohk converter station near Gillam in northern Manitoba. It travels 1,388 km south to end at the Riel converter station in the RM of Springfield.

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View materials created for the Bipole III Transmission Project:

Regulatory approval & filings

Development of Bipole III required a Class 3 license under The Environment Act (Manitoba).

Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development) granted Environment Act Licence No. 3055 to Manitoba Hydro on August 14, 2013 for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Bipole III Transmission Project. Read the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) report.

The project’s environmental assessment included an engagement process and identification of potential impacts and mitigation measures. It is documented in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Environmental Impact Statement

Environmental Impact Statement

December 2011

Technical reports

Technical reports

Subsequent filings

Subsequent filings

February 2012

July - September 2012

On August 8, 2012, Manitoba Hydro filed a supplementary report on caribou with the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission and Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development) in support of the Bipole III Environmental Impact Statement.
Supplemental Caribou Technical Report August 2012.

On July 31, 2012, Manitoba Hydro filed supplementary materials with the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission and Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development) in support of the Bipole III Environmental Impact Statement.

August 28, 2012, Environment Act Licence for Keewatinoow Lagoon received by Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development) (PDF, 6.2 MB)

September 12, 2012 filings - supplemental materials at the request of the Clean Environment Commission.

Route adjustment fillings

Route adjustment fillings

On January 28, 2013, we submitted a supplemental assessment report on 3 route adjustments to Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development). The report outlined the environmental assessment undertaken at the request of Manitoba Conservation and Climate for the 3 route adjustments and was the focus of review at the Clean Environment Commission Public Hearings that were held in early March 2013.

On February 19, 2013, we filed the following supplemental material with Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development):

Environmental protection

The Environmental Protection Program (EPP) for the Bipole III Project prescribed mitigation and protection measures to avoid and reduce potential environmental and social effects.

As part of the regulatory review, a table (PDF, 862 KB) was submitted to the Clean Environment Commission and to Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development) outlining all the mitigation measures that were indicated in the Environmental Impact Statement for the Project.

Project environmental protection plans
Construction environmental protection plans
Access management plans
Annual harvest plans
Annual monitoring reports

Community meetings

Discussions regarding monitoring and mitigation are ongoing. Methods of engagement and summaries of information from meeting minutes with communities were published on the public registry.

Newsletters

EMF

GIS data – project infrastructure for download

This zip file contains spatial files in ESRI Shapefile format of the permanent project infrastructure. They are viewable using geographic information system software. We recommend extracting the files to your computer, rather than opening them online. The .kml file will allow you to view the route(s) with software such as Google Earth®.

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Birtle Transmission Project

Transmission towers line a snowy road near the Birdtail River.

The Birtle Transmission Project crossing the Birdtail River along PTH 568.

Enlarge image: Transmission towers line a snowy road near the Birdtail River.

The Birtle Transmission Project built a 230-kV transmission line from Birtle Station, south of the community of Birtle, to the Manitoba–Saskatchewan border. SaskPower was responsible for building the transmission line in Saskatchewan that connects to their station in Tantallon, SK.

The project began with public and Indigenous engagement in fall 2016 to spring 2017. The line was energized March 29, 2021 to begin transmitting power to Saskatchewan. We received a Class 2 Development Licence (Licence #3314) under The Environment Act (Manitoba) on January 14, 2020. Construction started in July 2020 and the project was completed in March 2021.

Document library

View materials created for the Birtle Transmission Project:

Environmental protection and management plans

These plans were used as guides for contractors and field personnel during the construction of the Birtle Transmission Project. They helped us meet environmental legislation requirements and protect the environment.

Annual monitoring reports

Culture and heritage monitoring report

Final preferred route maps

Localized final preferred route maps:

GIS data – project infrastructure for download

This zip file contains spatial files in ESRI Shapefile format of the project infrastructure. They are viewable using geographic information system software. We recommend extracting the files to your computer, rather than opening them online. The .kml file will allow you to view the route(s) with software such as Google Earth®.

Round 2 (2017)

Preferred route maps

Round 1 (2016)

Environmental assessment

An environmental assessment was submitted to Manitoba Conservation and Climate for review and approval was received. This project was classified as a Class 2 development under The Environment Act (Manitoba).

The EA report for the project included:

  • a description of the project, through construction, operation, and maintenance;
  • study area characterization through fieldwork and background investigation;
  • outline the public and indigenous engagement processes, and the feedback received;
  • identification and assessment of potential environmental and socio-economic effects; and
  • development of mitigation measures to minimize potential effects on people and the environment.

Environmental Assessment Report – January 30, 2018

Appendices

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For more information about the Birtle Transmission Project, email Transmission & Distribution Environment and Engagement.

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De Salaberry East Station

De Salaberry East Station converts 230-kV electrical transmission to 66-kV distribution for use in nearby municipalities and connects to the St. Vital Transmission Complex. The station is located northwest of Kleefeld and lessens the loads carried by 3 other electrical stations and improves reliability of electricity delivery in nearby communities.

The project began with public and Indigenous engagement in June 2017. We received regulatory approval from Manitoba Conservation and Climate and an Environment Act Licence (Licence #3245) was issued on January 26, 2018. Construction started in summer 2018 and the project was completed in December 2020.

Document library

View materials created for the De Salaberry East Station project:

Environmental assessment

An environmental assessment was submitted to Manitoba Conservation and Climate for review and approval was received. This project was classified as a Class 2 development under The Environment Act (Manitoba).

The environmental assessment for the project included:

  • characterization of the environment;
  • identification of potential effects on people and the environment;
  • determination of mechanisms to avoid or reduce potential adverse effects while enhancing beneficial effects.

Environmental Assessment Report – September 28, 2017

Appendices

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For more information about the De Salaberry East Station email Transmission & Distribution Environment and Engagement.

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Keeyask Generating Station Project

Keeyask is a 695 megawatt (MW) hydroelectric generating station on the lower Nelson River. It is located 725 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg and 30 kilometres west of Gillam, in the Split Lake Resource Management Area.

The station was developed by the Keeyask Hydropower Limited Partnership (KHLP), jointly owned by Manitoba Hydro and four Manitoba First Nations: Tataskweyak Cree Nation, War Lake First Nation, York Factory First Nation, and Fox Lake Cree Nation. Manitoba Hydro operates the station on behalf of the KHLP, and Keeyask has been fully online since March 2022.

For more information on the Keeyask project, visit the Keeyask Hydropower Limited Partnership website.

Keeyask Transmission Project

This Project consists of transmission lines, station development and station upgrades to support the operation of the Keeyask Generating Station.

Documents

Keeyask Transmission Project environmental protection
Annual effects monitoring reports
Keeyask Transmission Project GIS data

This zip file contains spatial files in ESRI Shapefile format of the project infrastructure. They are viewable using geographic information system software. We recommend extracting the files to your computer, rather than opening them online.

Joint Keeyask Development Agreement

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Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project

The Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP) is a 500-kV transmission line that exports reliable and renewable energy to Minnesota Power’s Great Northern Transmission Line. Learn more about our export revenues.

The transmission line runs from the Winnipeg area to the U.S. border in southeastern Manitoba. Upgrades were also made to our Dorsey, Riel, and Glenboro converter stations.

Completed on schedule and under budget in June 2020, the MMTP strengthened the reliability of Manitoba’s electricity supply and increased access to American markets. The budget as of March 2020 was estimated at $490 million.

Documents

View materials created for the Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project:

Environmental protection and management plans

These plans were used as guides for contractors and field personnel during the construction and/or operation of the MMTP. They helped us meet environmental legislation requirements and protect the environment.

Contractor plans:

On May 28, 2021, the Canada Energy Regulator sent letters indicating that the Commission has approved Manitoba Hydro’s Crown land offset measures plan and wetlands offset measures plan and no net loss of wetlands plan.

The Wetland Project Agreement was signed by the Province of Manitoba, Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation, and Manitoba Hydro on April 20, 2022.

Environmental Impact Statement

An environmental impact statement (EIS) summary document (PDF, 1.5 MB) was developed for the MMTP and outlined the concerns heard throughout the environmental assessment process and how these concerns were addressed.

The EIS was submitted to Manitoba Conservation and Climate for review in September 2015.

Environmental Impact Statement

Environmental Impact Statement

September 2015
Biophysical technical data reports

Biophysical technical data reports

Socio-economic technical data reports

Socio-economic technical data reports

Public engagement technical data reports

Public engagement technical data reports

Supplemental filings

Supplemental filings

Post-construction environmental monitoring

Post-construction environmental monitoring

Regulatory approval & filings

In August 2019, the National Energy Board of Canada granted regulatory approval.

Manitoba Conservation and Climate granted Environment Act Licence No. 3288 to Manitoba Hydro on April 4, 2019 for the construction, operation, and decommissioning of the Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project.

Final preferred route

Maps and map viewer

Maps and map viewer

View final route in map viewer.

GIS Data

GIS Data

GIS Data – project infrastructure for download

This zip file contains spatial files in ESRI Shapefile format of the project infrastructure. They are viewable using geographic information system software. We recommend extracting the files to your computer, rather than opening them online. The .kml file will allow you to view the route(s) with software such as Google Earth®.

Engagement materials

Construction

Construction

Round 3

Round 3

For more information on the environmental assessment work undertaken for the project, please review our environmental assessment information sheets:

Round 3 maps - detailed mapping

View in map viewer.

Border crossing modification – fall 2014
Round 2

Round 2

Spring to fall 2014
Round 2 maps
Round 1

Round 1

Summer 2013 to spring 2014
Preliminary engagement

Preliminary engagement

Biosecurity

View all MMTP videos on YouTube.

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Wuskwatim Generating Station Project

Wuskwatim is a 200-MW run-of-river hydroelectric generating station on the Burntwood River at Taskinigup Falls. It is located in the Nelson House Resource Management Area about 45 kilometres southwest of Thompson and 35 kilometres southeast of Nelson House.

In 2006, the Wuskwatim Project Development Agreement (PDA) that governs all aspects of the Project, was signed by Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Chief and Council and Manitoba Hydro. The station is owned by the Wuskwatim Power Limited Partnership (WPLP), a legal entity involving Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) and Manitoba Hydro. Manitoba Hydro provides management and operational services to the WPLP in accordance to the PDA.

Documents

View the Environmental Impact Statement documents created for the Wuskwatim Generation Project:

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