We’re rebuilding 64 kilometres of an existing power line that connects the Beauval and Île-à-la-Crosse Substations. This $55 million investment will help extend the life of the power line, while providing you with reliable power.
Why We're Doing It
The existing power line is nearing the end of its useful life. Rebuilding it will ensure reliable power for customers in the area for years to come.
Our Progress So Far
In 2023, we worked with local municipalities, First Nations and Metis communities, and local landowners to collect feedback on:
- How we can reduce the impacts of our work
- General knowledge of the area, including environmental and heritage resources
- Anything else we should know to better plan for success
We used this feedback and our routing criteria to develop a final plan for building the new power line.
What to Expect Next
Where possible we will build the new power line adjacent to the existing one. Once the new line is built and energized, we’ll salvage the old power line.
We have contacted landowners whose property will be impacted to secure easements. An easement is an agreement between us and the landowner for a right-of-way.
The right-of-way is needed to ensure safe access for the construction, operation and maintenance of the power line. It’s important to ensure proper clearance is kept around our power lines.
Construction of the new line will start in 2025. We expect to complete construction in the winter of 2026. Our goal is to maintain open communication throughout the project.
Respecting the Local Environment
What we do today impacts our future. We’re always working hard to reduce our impact and protect the environment.
As we plan projects, we use tools like databases, satellite imagery and field surveys to understand the environment we are working in.
As projects move forward, we’ll make sure environmental protection standards are in place to reduce our impact on features like:
- waterbodies
- sensitive lands
- wildlife and their habitats
- heritage resources
We also work with the Ministry of Environment and other regulatory agencies to ensure we meet all environmental requirements.
Project Outcomes
When complete, this investment will ensure reliable power for homes and businesses in the Beauval and Île-à-la-Crosse areas.
