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MANITOBA Hydro says it will soon seek public input in planning a route for a new $350-million transmission line in southeast Manitoba to carry power to Minnesota.
In a news release Friday, the Crown corporation said it’s looking for help in identifying and refining the most suitable route “taking into account impacts on people and the environment.”
Hydro said that over the next few months it will introduce the 500-kilovolt alternating-current international transmission line project to the public and begin consultations in early fall.
“This public engagement process will provide numerous opportunities for the public to learn more about the project and share their interests and concerns with Manitoba Hydro,” said Shannon Johnson, Hydro’s manager of licensing and environmental assessment.
“The first steps in the process include informing Manitoba Hydro customers and landowners of the project and initiating contact with municipal and aboriginal leaders and interest groups.”
Manitoba Hydro said it has signed firm sale agreements with U.S. energy utilities worth $7 billion. The new transmission project was triggered by the 250-megawatt, 15-year sale to Minnesota Power that was announced in May 2011.
The proposed route will go from Winnipeg to the Manitoba-Minnesota border. There, it will connect to the Great Northern Transmission Line to be constructed by Minnesota Power, terminating in the vicinity of Duluth, Minn.
Manitoba Hydro said more information on the project will be posted on its website in the near future.
The public will also be able to register online to receive information on the progress of project planning and environmental assessment, as well as learn about opportunities to participate in the public engagement process. Questions can be addressed to mmtp@hydro.mb.ca or the project phone line at 1-877-343-1631.