Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen says in the future our monthly Hydro bills will likely be on the increase.

The MLA for Spruce Woods was commenting after a review of Manitoba Hydro revealed the Bi-pole 3 line that will run down the west side of the province continues to grow in cost. “It would have been way cheaper to go down the east side of Manitoba but that isn't possible now” said Cullen.

He points out 95% of the contracts have been awarded and the project has moved to far along to make any changes.

“The board with Manitoba Hydro will have some tough decisions moving forward. I know members will be looking at all aspects to see where they can help make the fiscal situation better.”