Neepawa gas transmission project

Project overview

The Neepawa Gas Transmission Project is a proposed approximate 19-kilometre, six-inch steel natural gas pipeline. The line will extend from an existing valve site located approximately 22.5 kilometres south of Neepawa, running 19 kilometres north to another control structure located 3.5 kilometres south of the town. It will connect to existing infrastructure owned and operated by TransCanada (TC) Energy Corporation, supporting the system’s ability to meet current and future demand in the area.

The purpose of this project is to increase the supply of natural gas to the Neepawa region in response to growing customer demand. The existing infrastructure is nearing capacity, necessitating expansion to support ongoing regional development. Key drivers of this demand include urban growth, the expansion of cereal crop production, and a shift by some users from alternative energy sources to natural gas.

The proposed pipeline is located within the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford south of the Town of Neepawa, and is located on Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 lands, the original territories of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewak, Ininewak, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge these nations who have occupied and cared for these lands for thousands of years and their longstanding cultural and spiritual connections with the land. Through this we recognize the importance of learning and considering the unique perspectives these nations share throughout the project.

Construction methods for this project include trenching and horizontal direct drilling. Trenching involves digging a long narrow hole in the ground and placing the pipeline within it. Typically, the trench is 1.3 meters deep with the top of the pipe lying 1 meter below the surface. Horizontal directional drilling is a method used to install underground utilities, like pipelines. A tunnel that follows an arc shape is drilled under the designated area, and the pipeline is pulled through this tunnel, coming out on the opposite side. Horizontal directional drilling is used to install the pipeline where it crosses areas such as drains, railways and roadways.

This project is classified as a Class 2 development under The Environment Act. An environmental assessment report will be developed and submitted for this project.

How to participate

We plan to work directly with First Nations, the Manitoba Métis Federation, landowners, interested parties and the general public throughout the project lifecycle to:

• share information about the project
• understand and consider concerns and interests
• offer opportunities to participate and inform the environmental assessment process, route alignment, and potential mitigations

We invite you to participate in one of the upcoming open houses to learn more about the project and share your feedback. Project team members will be available to provide information, answer your questions, and listen to your input. Your feedback will help us to understand concerns about the project and inform the final preferred route.

Open house schedule:

• In-person session
  • Tuesday, October 21 from 5–8 p.m.
  • Location: Neepawa Library, 280 Davidson St, Neepawa, MB
• Virtual session
  • Wednesday, October 22 from 12–1 p.m.
  • Sign up to attend the Wednesday, October 22 virtual session
• Virtual session
  • Thursday, October 23 from 7–8 p.m.
  • Sign up to attend the Thursday, October 23 virtual session

Timeline

• engagement: September–October 2025
• file environmental assessment report for regulatory review: December 2025
• anticipated Environment Act licensing decision: winter 2026
• if licence is approved, anticipated construction start: spring 2027
• estimated in—service date: fall 2027

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