Côte‑Nord

This study area encompasses the Côte‑Nord region, particularly the MRCs of Manicouagan and Sept-Rivières.

Project summary

Why?

  • Integrate the output from the increased capacity of existing generating stations.
  • Enable the development of renewables in the region.
  • Support the region’s industrial development.
  • Improve grid resilience and reliability in the face of increasingly intense weather events.

How?

  • Phase 1: Build a 735-kV substation and relocate existing 735-kV lines.
  • Phase 2: Build a 735-kV line extending for approximately 160 km and relocate existing lines.

Commissioning

  • Phase 1: 2031
  • Phase 2: 2035

Project schedule

Phase 1

2024-2026

Draft design phase: Technical studies, environmental assessment, public consultation

2026-2028

Government approvals

2028-2031

Work: Clearing and construction

Phase 2

To be confirmed

To reach us

We’re very keen on keeping the lines of communication open. Please send us your questions and comments about the project.

Cathy Hamel

Advisor – Communications and Communities

Info-Project line: 1 866 388‑1978

hamel.cathy@hydroquebec.com

Yannick Charette

Advisor – Relations with First Nations and Inuit

Info-Project line: 1 418 294‑9988 ext. 2121

charette.yannick@hydroquebec.com

Reinforcing the main transmission system – Côte‑Nord [in French only]

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