Alternative Route Selection Multiple routes are developed within the Alternative Corridors Developed by Project Team taking into account all information gathered to date Buildings
St. Vital Station to Letellier Station
Review of Alternative Routes Public and Stakeholders provide input into the Alternative Routes through various avenues, including: Workshops Open Houses Interviews /meetings with project team members Manitoba Hydro Project Website Dedicated telephone number Email address
Alternative Route Selection An Alternative Route Evaluation Model is used to determine the relative strengths and weaknesses of each route. Best
Alternative Routes Determined
Preferred Route Selection
Preferred Route Selection Expert judgment is used to determine the Final Preferred Route. Takes into account feedback from Round One engagement and preliminary assessment information. Round Two Public Open Houses will provide public feedback on the Final Preferred Route. from stakeholders at routing phase and in public and aboriginal engagement
3.0 Environmental Assessment The Project is considered a Class 2 development under The Environment Act (Manitoba) and will require an Environmental Assessment Report to be completed and submitted to Regulators. Environmental Assessment generally consists of: Characterization of the environment. Identification of potential effects on people and the environment. Stakeholder and public engagement process Determination of methods to avoid or reduce potential adverse effects while enhancing beneficial effects.
Study Area Characterization The Environmental Assessment will include characterization of the following in the study area: physical environment, e.g. climate, soils, surficial geology, hydrogeology. aquatic environment, e.g. surface hydrology, water quality, fish and fish habitat. terrestrial environment, e.g. vegetation, wildlife and habitat. socio-economic environment, e.g. land use, infrastructure, agriculture and landowners, economy, heritage resources, general concerns/issues with the Project.
Environmental Assessment - VECs The environmental assessment will determine valued environmental components (VECs). VEC definition: any part of the environment that is considered important by the proponent, public, scientists and government involved in the assessment process. Importance may be determined on the basis of societal or cultural values, scientific interest or concern. VECs are selected by Utilizing experience from other, similar projects. Getting input from specialists in the various disciplines. Collecting input from interested stakeholders and the public.
Environmental Assessment - VECs VECs currently being considered for the St. Vital Transmission Complex include: wildlife habitat native prairie employment and business opportunities property and residential development Aboriginal lands agricultural productivity agricultural land uses communication and transportation human health public safety aesthetics
Environmental Assessment Examination of Effects To assess the potential environmental effects of the project, the following will be undertaken: identification and assessment of potential environmental effects of the project on VECs. identification of mitigation measures for environmental effects on VECs. identification of methodology for determining significance of environmental effects on VECs. identification of measurable parameters to quantify and evaluate the significance of environmental effects on VECs. an assessment of cumulative effects on identified VECs.
4.0 Public Engagement Round 1 - August Introduce the Project. Present Alternative Routes. Answer questions. Identify and document concerns. Use input to guide Preferred Route selection process. Round 2 - October Present findings of Round 1. Present the Preferred Route. Answer questions. Identify and document outstanding concerns. Provide opportunity to discuss potential effects and possible mitigation measures to minimize effects. Input will also be gained through: Initial stakeholder meetings or discussions. Key person interviews (KPI). Workshops. Comments received by telephone, email and on the Project website.
5.0 Timelines and Next Steps September Preferred Route identified and site specific field work to continue October Round 2 Public Open House Events November Ongoing design and environmental assessment December Anticipated Submission of Environmental Assessment to Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship and posting on public registry Mid 2016 Anticipated in-service date for St. Vital to Letellier Transmission Project. Anticipated project completion in 2017.
Questions? Additional project information is available at: www.hydro.mb.ca/stvital Phone Licensing & Environmental Assessment at 1-877-343-1631 toll-free or 204-360-7888 in Winnipeg Email project team at: LEAprojects@hydro.mb.ca
St. Vital Transmission Complex Project Infrastructure Alternative Routes St. Vital to La Verendrye Transmission Line (Within Southern Loop Transmission Corridor) UV 631 Ste. Agathe UV 305 UV 622 Tourond Composite Osborne Alternate Corridor Infrastructure Electrical Station [\ 52 Landbase!( Community Provincial Highway Otterburne UV 623 Kleefeld Provincial Road Rural Municipality UV 330 First Nation Hochstadt UV 216 National/Provincial Park t Wildlife Management Area Waterbody McTavish Watercourse UV 205 Carey St-Pierre-Jolys verside LA VERENDRYE STATION City of Winnipeg ST. VITAL STATION RM OF MORRIS RM OF DE SALABERRY [\ 59 UV 246 Niverville Steinbach UV 200 Morris [\ 75 [\ 23 Ste. Elizabeth UV 633 UV 606 Dufrost La Rochelle RM OF MONTCALM St. Malo UV 403 LETELLIER STATION Dominion City UV 629 St. Jean Baptiste RM OF MONTCALM St. Malo Wildlife Management Area UV 628 Arnaud UV 217 Carlowrie UV 218 Se [\ 14 Green Ridge UV 420 St. Joseph Letellier Roseau River Reserve (Ginew P.O.) UV 604 Dominion City UV 201 RM OF FRANKLIN Wood LETELLIER STATION Coordinate System: UTM Zone 14N NAD83 Data Source: MB Hydro, Stantec, PGS, ProvMB, NRCAN Date Created: August 19, 2013 0 1.5 3 Kilometres ± Ridgeville Composite Corridor and Alternative Routes St. Vital Transmission Complex O 0 1.5 3 Miles 1:150,000 Draft: For Discussion Purposes Only Map # 3
Proposed St. Vital Transmission Complex Round 1 - Alternative Routes Round 1 - Alternative Routes Project need In order to improve system reliability and accommodate the growth and demand for electricity in southern Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro is proposing construction of two 230-kilovolt (kv) transmission lines, both originating at the St. Vital Station, located in southeastern Winnipeg. One line will run south to the Letellier Station and the other will run west to the La Verendrye Station located near the community of Oak Bluff. Project description The new line between the St. Vital and La Verendrye stations will be located on an existing Manitoba Hydro right-of-way south of Winnipeg known as the Southern Loop. This portion of the Project will enable the Winnipeg electrical network to withstand various severe outages, improve performance during normal operation and promote the reliability of the power system in southern Manitoba. Project location The new line between St. Vital Station and the Letellier Station will be routed through south central Manitoba, near Steinbach, to accommodate a potential future 230-kV station. This portion of the Project is required to address load and voltage concerns in the south central area of Manitoba due to load growth. Environmental characterization underway Manitoba Hydro has begun to collect information that will contribute to the selection of a transmission line route and environmental assessment of the Project. Once a route is determined, this information will help the Project team understand the landscape in order to determine any potential effects the Project may have on: Project Facts The proposed St. Vital Transmission Complex includes two 230-kV transmission lines. Both will start at the St. Vital Station located in southeastern Winnipeg: One new line will run south to the Letellier Station, passing close to Steinbach. The other new line will run to La Verendrye Station, within an existing right-of-way known as the Southern Loop. The engagement process includes: Round 1, August 2013: presentation of alternative routes. Round 2, October 2013: presentation of preferred route. The Project s Environmental Assessment Report is scheduled to be submitted in December 2013. The anticipated Project completion date is 2017. physical, terrestrial and aquatic environments. heritage resources. land use. socio-economic environment.
Route Selection and Environmental Assessment Processes Manitoba Hydro is piloting a new process to develop alternative routes for the St. Vital to Letellier transmission line. Known as EPRI-GTC Methodology, this process allows for early stakeholder input and incorporates engineering, built and natural environment considerations. The process involves stakeholders identifying, weighting and scoring alternative corridor selection factors, leading to the identification of alternative corridors to begin siting alternative routes. Feedback provided will assist in the identification of a preferred route for the new transmission line. The development of the proposed transmission lines will require a Class 2 licence under The Environment Act (Manitoba). An environmental assessment generally consists of: characterization of the environment. identification of potential effects on people and the environment. determination of methods to avoid or reduce potential effects while enhancing beneficial effects. The environmental assessment, including the public engagement process, will be documented in an Environmental Assessment Report and is anticipated to be submitted to regulatory authorities by end of 2013. Engagement Process Manitoba Hydro will undertake two rounds of engagement to gather feedback at different stages in the transmission line and assessment processes. The engagement process will include discussions with landowners, First Nations, the Manitoba Metis Federation, municipalities and other stakeholders. Manitoba Hydro will: inform the public regarding the Project, timelines and route selection process. utilize a variety of mechanisms to receive and share information with interested individuals. gather feedback on the local environment to assist routing the transmission lines as well as the environmental assessment. provide opportunities to have questions answered and concerns addressed by Manitoba Hydro representatives. Manitoba Hydro will undertake stakeholder workshops, open houses and meetings to collect information which will assist with determining a route that minimizes the impact on people and the environment. ST. VITAL TRANSMISSION COMPLEX
Alternative Routes St. Vital Transmission Complex Project Infrastructure Composite Alternative Route Corridor Alternative Routes for the St. Vital to Letellier Transmission Line St. Vital to La Verendrye Transmission Line (Within Southern Loop Transmission Corridor) Infrastructure Landbase Transmission Line Electrical Station City / Town First Nation National/Provincial Park Provincial Highway Provincial Road Railway Southern Loop Transmission Corridor The Southern Loop is a dedicated transmission corridor that will accommodate multiple transmission lines necessary for system reliability and to meet future energy demands. Located between the Dorsey Converter Station (near Rosser) and the Riel Station (east of Winnipeg), the transmission corridor follows the western and southern boundaries of the City of Winnipeg. It connects to the LaVerendrye Station, near Oak Bluff. Manitoba Hydro has been acquiring property rights for the Southern Loop for many years. The Southern Loop will allow for multiple transmission lines within a single corridor, which would reduce the number of independent rights-of-way on the landscape. The St. Vital to La Verendrye transmission line will take advantage of this right-of-way.
Project Timeline Round 1 - August 2013 Introduce the Project. Present alternative routes. Answer questions. Identify and document concerns. Use input to guide preferred route selection process. Round 2 - October 2013 Present Round 1 findings. Present the preferred route. Answer questions. Identify and document outstanding concerns. Provide opportunity to discuss potential effects and possible mitigation measures to minimize or avoid effects. Next Steps Submit the Environmental Assessment Report. Regulatory authorities review report. Receipt of licence. Construction. Complete in-service date 2017. We are here. We would like to hear from you. There are a number of ways that you can participate in the review of this project and provide your input: attend an Open House. submit a comment sheet, available at the Open Houses or on our website (see address below). contact us directly. Questions or comments? Please contact: Trevor Joyal Licensing & Environmental Assessment Department Phone: 1-877-343-1631 Email: LEAprojects@hydro.mb.ca www.hydro.mb.ca/stvital.