Power Transmission Projects

Sarcelle-Eastmain-1 Line, Sarcelle Substation and Work at Eastmain-1 Substation

The purpose of this project, in the Nord-du-Québec region, is to transmit electricity generated at the new Sarcelle powerhouse to Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie's 735-kV transmission system.

It involves:

• Building a single-circuit 315-kV line, 101 km long
• Installing a switchyard at the new Sarcelle powerhouse
• Adding electrical equipment at Eastmain-1 substation

The project has been approved by both levels of government and is now subject to Section 22 of Chapter I of the Environmental Quality Act.

The estimated cost of the project (line and substations) is $115 million. Construction is scheduled to start in July 2010, with commissioning in July 2011.

To learn more about the project, consult the Documents section above.