Project Phases

Preliminary studies (winds, environmental elements)
Since September 2005

Bid deposit to Hydro-Québec 
July 2010

Acceptance of the project from Hydro-Québec 
December 2010

Open house session
September 2011

Environmental impact assessment deposit 
End of Fall 2011

Admissibility notification from the MDDEP
Spring 2012

Information and public consultation period (BAPE) 45-day duration
Summer 2012

BAPE public hearings, if necessary, and environmental analysis of the project
Fall 2012

Minister's recommendation (MDDEP) and Cabinet’s decision (order in council)
Winter 2013

Preparation of the construction work
Winter 2013

Construction Work 
Summer 2013-2014

Comissioning 
December 2014