Vallée-du-Saint-Laurent

This study area encompasses the Capitale‑Nationale (MRC of Portneuf), Mauricie and Lanaudière regions.

Thank you for taking part!

750 people shared their feedback and opinions during the recent open houses. You weren’t able to attend one of these information and consultation activities? No worries, the recording of the May 8 webinar is now available for replay. To watch the webinar recording, simply click on the link and fill out the short form.

Project summary

Why?

  • Enable additional electricity to be transmitted from northern and eastern Québec.
  • Increase the transit capacity of existing 735‑kV lines that are operating at full capacity.
  • Secure the electricity supply to major load centres.
  • Improve grid resilience and reliability in the face of increasingly intense weather events.

How?

  • Build two 735‑kV substations and approximately 200 km of 735‑kV lines.

When?

  • 2032

We’d like to know what you think!

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Project schedule

2024-2026

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

2026-2028

Government approvals

2029-2032

Work: Clearing and construction

To reach us

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

Email us

Info‑Project line: 1 866 388‑1978

Yannick Charette

Advisor ‑ Relations with First Nations and Inuit

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

charette.yannick@hydroquebec.com

Strengthening the main transmission system – Vallée-du-Saint-Laurent [in French only]

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