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How will the Enbridge Line 5 reroute project affect the Ashland area?

Ashland area benefits from subcontractors involved in Enbridge pipeline reroute The Enbridge Line 5 reroute project, which involves building a new 41-mile segment around the Bad River reservation in Wisconsin, is utilizing subcontractors from the Ashland area. This construction effort, which is part of a larger effort to comply with a 2023 court order, is expected to bring economic activity to the region. The project is currently employing hundreds of workers in northern Wisconsin, with local vendors and businesses also benefiting from the increased customer traffic.

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Why it matters

The reroute is a major infrastructure undertaking, representing a $450 million project that would affect 101 acres of wetlands and cross 186 waterways. For the Ashland area, the involvement of subcontractors means a direct influx of construction-related business and employment opportunities, supporting the local economy.

The project is complicated by ongoing legal challenges from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, who maintain that state permits for the reroute are unlawful. This highlights the ongoing tension between the need for critical energy infrastructure and the protection of tribal sovereignty and environmental resources.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the construction timeline be delayed further due to ongoing legal challenges in federal court?
  • What specific economic impact will the project have on the Ashland area beyond subcontractor involvement?

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The legal challenges are resolved quickly and permits are finalizedConstruction could accelerate, increasing the immediate economic benefit and job opportunities for the Ashland area.
The project is halted entirely by a federal appeals court rulingThe economic benefits and subcontractor opportunities for the Ashland area would cease.

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