Project overview
We are planning to build a new 230kV transmission line to connect an existing transmission line (S65R) to Diageo Canada Inc.’s distillery facility in Gimli. This project will allow the Diageo Gimli distillery to reduce natural gas usage and use more hydroelectricity to power its facility.
The proposed transmission line will travel from the existing line (S65R) located west of Highway 7 near Fraserwood, Manitoba, to the Diageo Canada Inc. distillery facility located north of Gimli.
This project is classified as a Class 2 development under The Environment Act.
How to participate
We thank everyone who provided their feedback and participated in the engagement process for this project. While our formal engagement process to inform the environmental assessment has ended, we remain open and responsive to any questions or concerns that may arise through the project's construction and operation. The project webpage will continue to be updated as the project progresses through the regulatory review process and project construction.
Timeline
- Round 1 — identify and evaluate route options: February–March 2024
- Round 2 — select preferred route: June 2024–July 2024
- file environmental assessment report for regulatory review: August 2024
- anticipated licensing decision: summer 2025
- if licence approved, construction starts winter 2025/26
Updates
Resources
Additional information on the project is available from these resources: