Project Phases

Phase 1
Conducted preliminary studies
Wind studies and configuration settings
September 2005

Phase 2
Submission of the bid to Hydro-Quebec
September 2007

Phase 3
First public consultation: Project Presentation
December 2007

Phase 4
Unveiling the results of tenders by Hydro-Quebec
May 2008

Phase 5
Avis de projet for the MDDEP
Receipt of the Directive for the achievement of impact
July 2008

Phase 6
Second public consultation: Project Presentation
January 2009

Phase 7
Filing of Environmental Impact Assessment MDDEP
Realization of the EIA Study
February 2009

Phase 8
Analysis of the admissibility of the impact study
Receiving notice of admissibility MDDEP
June 2009

Phase 9
Period of information and public consultation
BAPE public hearing (if requested)
November 2009

Phase 10
Environmental Analysis Project
BAPE report
Report analysts MDDEP
February 2010

Phase 11
Recommendation of the Minister (MDDEP)
Decision of the Council of Ministers (Decree)
Summer 2010

Phase 12
Start of construction
Permits, licenses, control and monitoring
Fall 2010

Phase 13
Construction Phase I and II: Pathways, foundations,
collector system
Summer-Fall 2011, 2012, 2013

Phase 14
Commissioning Project
Commencement of deliveries of energy to Hydro-Quebec
Phase 1 (150 MW): December 1, 2012
Phase 2 (150 MW): December 1, 2013
December 2012/2013