Enbridge Releases Statement on Line 5 Segment Relocation Project

Enbridge Energy Partners LLC

Press Release

The release of the final environmental impact statement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is an important step in the permitting process for the Line 5 Segment Relocation Project which will keep affordable and reliable energy flowing to Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region.   

The project has been designed to avoid and minimize temporary construction impacts, and we believe the planned route is the best alternative.  The Wisconsin DNR has thoroughly evaluated the environmental impacts of the proposed project and have presented their findings in the Final Environmental Impact Statement.

The proposed project will construct a new, replacement segment of the Line 5 pipeline around the Bad River Reservation, infuse millions of dollars in construction spending into local communities, create over 700 family supporting union jobs, and preserve the flow of essential energy that millions of consumers in the region rely on every day. 

Agreement has been reached with 100% private landowners along the 41-mile project route, chosen because it minimizes construction impacts and protects critical and cultural resources. Enbridge applied for permits for the project in 2020. Construction will begin as soon as all necessary permits and approvals have been received.