Manitoba energy watchdogs question NDP government's renewed interest in $18B Conawapa hydroelectric dam

Summary

Energy watchdogs in Manitoba express surprise and concern over the NDP government's renewed interest in the Conawapa hydroelectric megaproject on the Nelson River. The proposed dam and generating station, estimated at $18 billion, was previously placed on hold in 2014 when costs reached $10 billion. Watchdogs argue the project doesn't make sense given current energy plans that don't call for new hydroelectric generating stations, and question the rationale behind reviving such a costly venture.