NB Power registers the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Saint John Corridor Project

2025-05-30

Fredericton (NB) – NB Power has registered the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Saint John Corridor Project and is seeking public input. This project is part of NB Power’s plan to modernize the grid and improve reliability for customers. This project will allow the utility to add more renewable energy, help reduce the impacts of climate change and make it easier for New Brunswickers to use electricity in their homes and communities.

The proposed Saint John Corridor Project consists of a new 138 kV transmission line approximately 32- kilometres in length between the Coleson Cove terminal and existing lines near the Glen Falls area and a new 5-kilometre radial transmission line between the South Bay area and the west side of Saint John near the Reversing Falls.

“This additional line will advance our grid modernization efforts, help improve reliability and would allow NB Power to continue advancements towards the clean energy road map”, said NB Power President and CEO Lori Clark. “We are seeing the growing demand for electricity in the southern New Brunswick area which means we need to build new power lines faster to make sure everyone has the electricity they need when they need it.”

The registration documents can be viewed here.

The EIA is available for review and comment. Pending approval, construction is expected to begin in fall 2025.

Over the next decade, NB Power will be focused on a managed transition to modernize its grid and increase its industry leading emissions reductions and intends to achieve a net-zero electric system by 2035. This proposed Project supports NB Power’s objective to meet this goal.

MEDIA CONTACT: Elizabeth Fraser efraser@nbpower.com