Who owns transmission line rights-of-way?
Generally, outside urban areas, Hydro-Qubec does not own transmission line rights-of-way; they are located on private property or public land. When the right-of-way is on private land, Hydro-Qubec holds a servitude, under which the property owner is subject to certain conditions related to the presence of electrical equipment. For example, Hydro-Qubec crews are allowed to access the right-of-way to inspect and maintain power lines and control vegetation that threatens system reliability. On public land, the Ministre des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF) is responsible for land management and Hydro-Qubec is allowed to operate transmission lines under agreements with the former.
Related Questions
- Am I allowed to use transmission line rights-of-way for such things as stacking wood, removing sand or gravel or the temporary storage of equipment?
- Can I use transmission line rights-of-way to hunt for game such as moose or white-tailed deer or to construct a ground blind or hunting stand?
- Can I use the trails in transmission line rights-of-way for my ATV, mountain bike or similar activities or to get to my cottage?
