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:
- Project map (PDF, 5.5 MB);
- Newsletter (PDF, 569 KB);
- Storyboards (PDF, 5.7 MB);
- Comment sheet (PDF, 50 KB);
- Alternating Current Electric Magnetic Fields (PDF, 390 KB).
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
- Executive Summary and contents (PDF, 239 KB);
- Chapter 1 – Introduction and background (PDF, 2.2 MB);
- Chapter 2 – Project need and alternatives (PDF, 130 KB);
- Chapter 3 – Site selection process (PDF, 2 MB);
- Chapter 4 – Project description (PDF, 1.1 MB);
- Chapter 5 – Public engagement process (PDF, 159 KB);
- Chapter 6 – Indigenous engagement process (PDF, 156 KB);
- Chapter 7 – Existing environment (PDF, 445 KB);
- Chapter 8 – Assessment approach and methods (PDF, 187 KB);
- Chapter 9 – Effects assessment and mitigation (PDF, 349 KB);
- Chapter 10 – Environmental protection and follow-up (PDF, 588 KB);
- Chapter 11 – Conclusions (PDF, 129 KB);
- Chapter 12 – References (PDF, 146 KB).
Appendices
- Appendix A – Public engagement process materials (PDF, 1.2 MB);
- Appendix B – Cultural and heritage resources protection plan (PDF, 4.2 MB);
- Appendix C – Wildlife timing windows (PDF, 216 KB);
- Appendix D – Wildlife buffers and setbacks (PDF, 213 KB);
- Appendix E – Agricultural biosecurity standard operating procedures (PDF, 1.8 MB).
Contact us
For more information about the De Salaberry East Station email Transmission & Distribution Environment and Engagement.