Integration of Wind Power into the Grid

230-kV Mesgi’g Ugju’s’nWind Farm Line

PUBLIC CONSULTATION • March 2014

Project description The wind farm developer, Parc éolien Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n S.E.C., plans to build a 150-MW wind farm in the unorganized territory of Rivière-Nouvelle, in the regional county municipality (MRC) of Avignon, in Gaspésie. This project is the result of a partnership between the Mi’gmaq communities in the Gaspésie and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.

To bring the energy generated by the wind farm onto the transmission grid, Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie must build a power line approximately 24 km long from the wind farm substation to the Matapédia-Cascapédia line (circuit 2397).

This information bulletin describes the line route being studied. It also includes a form members of the public can use to share their opinion on this project.

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The line will cross a number of deep valleys. At these locations, only the upper portion of the slopes will be cleared. No work will be required on the valley floors.

Valley crossing

Study area

The study area is located in the municipality of Pointe-à-la-Croix and the unorganized territory of Rivière-Nouvelle. It is bordered to the south by Route 132, runs along the eastern limit of Listuguj reserve and continues north to the planned site for the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n wind farm substation.

The northern section of the study area is crossed by many logging roads, while inhabited areas are concentrated in its southern section. Its population is primarily established along the main roads (Route 132 and Chemin de la Petite-Rivière-du-Loup) and in the hamlets of L’Alverne and Mann.

In addition to forestry, the study area is used for recreational activities, including moose and deer hunting, fishing, trapping, berry picking, ATV riding and snowmobiling, and hiking.

The study area is characterized by steep slopes and valleys where rivers run, notably the Escuminac. It includes nine biological refuges, two White-tailed deer yards and several operating sugarbushes.

Proposed route

The numerous constraints imposed by the local environment determined the proposed line route.

Located mostly on public land, the proposed route avoids the following sensitive elements: • Populated areas• Sugar bush operations• Very rugged or inaccessible areas• Steep slopes• Ice-loading zones and wind corridors• Soils of low bearing capacity• Wetlands• Biological refuges• White-tailed deer yards

From its starting point, near Route 132, the planned line will run up a steep slope to the high plateau. Once on the plateau, the line will cross a harvested forest and ATV and snowmobile trails at several locations. No home or camp is located within the planned right-of-way. Heading towards the substation, the line will cross deep valleys, in particular the Rivière Escuminac.

The visible part of the line is on slope leading to the plateau near Route 132. Every effort will be made to reduce the visual impact of the line in this area recognized for its landscape.

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Types of towers and width of right-of-way The planned power line will be supported mostly by guyed steel lattice towers. Other types of towers could be used in locations where the line changes direction or when required by the topography.

To ensure safe clearances and service reliability, a right-of-way of approximately 65 to 70 m must be cleared under the line. However, the cleared width will be reduced where the line will be more visible, near Route 132.

Public participationHydro-Québec’s goal is to integrate the future line as harmoniously as possible into the environment. The company invites all organizations, landowners and individuals affected to share their concerns in regards to the project before March 24 using the enclosed form or online at www.hydroquebec.com/projects/ mesgig-ugjusn/.

Hydro-Québec will take these concerns into consideration when defining the final project characteristics and determining mitigation measures.

Tangible support for community developmentHydro-Québec sees its projects as an opportunity to participate in the development of host communities through its Integrated Enhancement Program (IEP). Once the work has begun, Hydro-Québec will grant eligible organizations funding equivalent to 1% of the initially authorized value of the new facilities.

Project schedule

Information and consultation Winter 2013-2014

Information on route selected Spring 2014

Environmental assessment Fall 2013 – fall 2014

Permitting Winter 2014-2015

Clearing Fall 2015

Construction Fall 2015 – summer 2016

Commissioning Fall 2016

For more information

Info-project line1 866 724-1369

Catherine Bujold Advisor – Community Relations – Matapédia Direction – Affaires régionales et collectivités 389, rue Vanier, 1er étage Rimouski (Québec) G5L 8L4

Fax: 418 724-1371 Email: ram_matapedia@hydro.qc.cawww.hydroquebec.com/projects/mesgig-ugjusn/