Loud noises? Don’t be alarmed

As part of our Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project, we’re working at the Riel Station. Part of the project involves fusing electrical connections together. To do that, we use an implosion sleeve. It’s a safe and effective way to create a permanent, high-quality connection between two separate pieces of electrical equipment. An implosion sleeve makes a loud noise and flash similar to a firework. If you hear or see one, don’t panic – it’s probably just us. We’ll be using implosive sleeves at Riel Station beginning in October, usually between 8 am - 5 pm, Monday to Saturday.