Project Phases

Preliminary studies (winds, environmental elements)
Since September 2005

Bid deposit to Hydro-Québec 
Summer 2010

Acceptance of the project from Hydro-Québec 
Winter 2010

Open house session
Fall 2011

Environmental impact assessment deposit 
Winter 2011

Admissibility notification from the MDDEP
Summer 2012

Information and public consultation period (BAPE) 45-day duration
Fall 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)
Summer 2013

Preparation of the construction work
Fall 2013

Construction Work 
Spring/Summer 2014

Comissioning 
Fall 2014