Post on 08-Feb-2021
transcript
500 kV Transmission Line
Relocation Update
February 2021
Xcel Energy 500 kV line
2
• Major Interconnection with Manitoba
hydro• Power comes from Nelson River Hydro
Project
Project Map
3
Discovery Center, Expanding Mine, Highway 169
Siting Challenges
4
Chisholm
Hibbing
World’s Largest
Ore Mine
Tailings Pond
▪Winter 2020-2021
• Tree clearing in the new corridor
• Geotechnical testing
• Foundation work at southern end
▪Spring – Summer 2021
• Construct new towers on new corridor
▪October 2021
• Construction of new line complete
▪December 2021
• Old line removed
Schedule
5