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Construction is now well underway. While rain and severe storms in June and July – including a state record for rainfall in June –made work activities challenging, we are optimistic about achieving the planned December pipeline in-service date with restoration ongoing into 2016. During major construction activity, the number of workers has increased and crews are spread out along the route from Pontiac to Patoka. Crews of 200-300 workers now assemble to perform work from stringing pipe, welding the pipe sections together, digging the trench, inspecting of the pipeline, lowering the new pipeline into the trench, backfilling the soils over the open trench, and other steps required to complete the project. As of early September, construction activity is progressing as follows: Spread 1 (Livingston County to Macon County) Crews have completed clearing on the nearly 93 miles of this stretch of the route. The pipe is about 50 percent strung alongside the route and trenching is nearly half way complete. About 40 percent of the pipeline has been welded together and lowered into the trench. Spread 2 (Macon County to Marion County) Crews have completed clearing and have about 75 percent of the pipe strung along the route. Trenching is also coming along with welding bringing the project to over 60 percent complete on the construction side. One of the final steps of construction involves an integrity inspection of the pipeline using a process called hydrostatic testing. A diagram on page 2 illustrates the process. When we begin this testing, we will notify landowners and tenants of the schedule for the test and provide more information on what to expect. Some landowners will have an option to relocate for a day or so during the testing process when activities are within an identified proximity to their home or business. Those property owners will be notified directly. Senior Enbridge management toured the pipeline construction in July. All aspects of the process were reviewed including safety, environmental compliance and quality construction practices. As we approach the home stretch of major construction, we appreciate the patience, cooperation and understanding that landowners and others in the project-area communities have extended to us. As always, please contact us with questions or comments. Sincerely, Scott Clark Project Director Project Update Southern Access Extension Pipeline Project Issue 4, September 2015 For more information: enbridge.com enbridge.com/SouthernAccessExtensionProject Major Construction activities underway with up to 1,500 workers spread out along route Dear Landowners and Public Officials PROJECT TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION Toll-Free Number (855) 714-8373 Email [email protected] Website Enbridge.com/SouthernAccessExtensionProject

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Construction is now well underway. While rain and severe storms in June and July – including a state record for rainfall in June –made work activities challenging, we are optimistic about achieving the planned December pipeline in-service date with restoration ongoing into 2016.

During major construction activity, the number of workers has increased and crews are spread out along the route from Pontiac to Patoka. Crews of 200-300 workers now assemble to perform work from stringing pipe, welding the pipe sections together, digging the trench, inspecting of the pipeline, lowering the new pipeline into the trench, backfilling the soils over the open trench, and other steps required to complete the project.

As of early September, construction activity is progressing as follows:

Spread 1 (Livingston County to Macon County) Crews have completed clearing on the nearly 93 miles of this stretch

of the route. The pipe is about 50 percent strung alongside the route and trenching is nearly half way complete. About 40 percent of the pipeline has been welded together and lowered into the trench.

Spread 2 (Macon County to Marion County) Crews have completed clearing and have about 75 percent of the pipe strung along the route. Trenching is also coming along with welding bringing the project to over 60 percent complete on the construction side.

One of the final steps of construction involves an integrity inspection of the pipeline using a process called hydrostatic testing. A diagram on page 2 illustrates the process. When we begin this testing, we will notify landowners and tenants of the schedule for the test and provide more information on what to expect. Some landowners will have an option to relocate for a day or so during the testing process when activities are

within an identified proximity to their home or business. Those property owners will be notified directly.

Senior Enbridge management toured the pipeline construction in July. All aspects of the process were reviewed including safety, environmental compliance and quality construction practices.

As we approach the home stretch of major construction, we appreciate the patience, cooperation and understanding that landowners and others in the project-area communities have extended to us. As always, please contact us with questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Scott Clark Project Director

Project UpdateSouthern Access Extension Pipeline ProjectIssue 4, September 2015

For more information:

enbridge.com enbridge.com/SouthernAccessExtensionProject

Major Construction activities underway with up to 1,500 workers spread out along route

Dear Landowners and Public Officials

PROJECT TEAM CONTACT INFORMATIONToll-Free Number (855) 714-8373

Email [email protected]

Website Enbridge.com/SouthernAccessExtensionProject

We Build Safety in Every Step of Pipeline ConstructionPipeline construction is a multi-step process. These illustrations show the general construction process.

Soil is replaced and the right-of-way is restored per the terms of landowner agreements. Completing restoration is an important part of the process. Once the pipelines are placed into service, there continues to be ongoing communications and public awareness outreach along with a commitment to safe operations.

The pipeline is carefully set into the trench. Hydrostatic testing is performed prior to placing a new pipeline into service to further measure safe operating pressures.

Welders then weld the pipe sections together into a continuous pipeline. All welds are inspected for integrity. A trench for the pipeline is dug.

Pipe sections are then strung along the route. Materials are quality inspected from the factory and throughout the construction process.

Clearing the right-of-way is done at the onset of the process following prior surveying and landowner agreements. Topsoil is carefully separated and piled for replacement once construction is complete

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Hydrostatic testing is performed prior to placing a new pipeline into service and sometimes as an additional integrity test on operating pipelines to further measure safe operating pressures using water pressurized above normal operating levels. Under controlled conditions, specially placed hoses pump non-toxic colored water into the pipeline in the section being tested to reach above operating levels. Hydrostatic testing pressures must be raised and held at that high level until integrity criteria are met to comply with specific, regulatory standards. While the process can take one to two weeks per segment to complete, the actual hydrostatic pressure test can typically be completed in less than a day. Landowners and tenants will be notified by letter prior to the testing to provide more detailed information and timing on the process in their area. Please watch your mail for notification. Signs will also be posted during the testing period along with additional public notification.

Hydrostatic testing is a safety and integrity process performed prior to a pipeline going into operation.

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Southern Access Extension

Existing Enbridge pipelines

ATTENTION HUNTERS:

During hunting season, constructionwill continue on the Enbridge pipelinethat runs through your area. Pleaseavoid hunting near construction crewsand equipment... so everybody goeshome safe.

ENBRIDGEPIPELINECONSTRUCTIONUNDERWAY

FLANAGAN TERMINAL AND PUMP STATION

EL PASO PIPE YARD

PATOKA TERMINAL

PUMP STATION

TAYLORVILLE PIPE YARD

Everybody goes home safe!Please use caution when driving near areas of pipeline construction. Watch for flaggers, construction caution signs, and slow traffic. For your safety and the safety of others, please do not enter our work areas. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

Campaigns used along pipeline route promote safetyNewspaper and radio ads, school outreach, and information distributed to emergency responders are providing additional awareness of pipeline construction activity. Have you seen these?

• Drivers should obey posted and temporary speed limits and look for flaggers and caution signs.

• No one—especially children— should go near construction activity or construction equipment.

• And please, watch for children.

... so everybody goes home safe.

Please use caution when driving near areas of pipeline construction. For your safety and the safety of others, please do not enter our work areas. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Your safety is important to us.

> Learn more at Enbridge.com

Everybody home safe

These boys live with their family and play with their friends near a new pipeline project. Like Enbridge, they want everyone to be safe while the new pipeline is being constructed.

Enbridge Pipeline Construction Underway: During the 2015 hunting season, construction will continue on the Southern Access Extension Pipeline Project. Please avoid hunting near construction crews and equipment… so everybody goes home safe.

ATTENTION HUNTERS

DURING 2015 SEASON

Enbridge.com/SouthernAccessExtensionProject

“Since Enbridge acquired the original Line 55 from BP, nothing but good things have followed like gainful employment for the community and providing an economic boost for the area. But aside from the economic benefits, there is one that is even greater, the standard of safety set by Enbridge is second to none. I find myself carrying forward that measure of safety to other projects.” Joe Kelly — Kelly Electric

“Enbridge’s presence in Decatur has had a very positive impact not only on our apartment community, but also the entire city. We have found Enbridge to be very professional and a pleasure to work with. Their employees that have rented our units are very respectful and dependable. Here at Twin Oaks II Apartments, approximately 10 percent of our occupied units work for Enbridge.” Robin Clark — Manager, Twin Oaks II Apartments

“The city of Vandalia is excited that Enbridge picked Vandalia over the many other communities they could have chosen for their construction fi eld office. Enbridge has proven to be a good steward within our community and we look forward to a long and positive relationship with them. We are looking forward to working together and bringing prosperity not only to Vandalia but the state of Illinois. We appreciate their investment in us.” Ricky Gottman — Mayor of Vandalia

“Over the last two years, Enbridge has provided work for at least 20 of our employees on several different projects ranging from a few days to several months and full time work for five employees. Enbridge now accounts for approximately 35 percent of our contract revenue. Enbridge projects have had a direct effect on 20 or more of the families of our employees.” Mark Eppel, P.E. — President, H.J. Eppel and Company

$900 million project provides economic boost to local communities

In the communityEnbridge’s employees work hard every day to demonstrate to all of our stakeholders that we’ll always live up to our core values of Integrity, Safety and Respect. That’s why we invest in initiatives that provide real, tangible benefits to the communities in which we operate.

Our values are demonstrated by our Safe Community Program, which provides monetary support to emergency responders in the communities where Enbridge operates. Since its inception in 2002 through 2014, our Safe Community Program grants to first responder organizations in the U.S. and Canada have totaled almost $8.5 million.

Here in Illinois, grants and sponsorships have been awarded to organizations along the Southern Access Extension Pipeline Project route and more are being evaluated every week. Below are a just a few of the more recent recipients:

American Red Cross | McLean County Donation sponsorship to be used for their Ready 365 Program that supports local impact and global reach as a partnership with other donor businesses.

Pontiac Rural Fire Protection | Livingston County Donation to be used for rescue training for water emergencies such as flooding response.

Wapella Firemen Association | DeWitt County Donation to be used toward personal protective equipment.

Vandalia / Fayette County AED Donation to be used for Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) at Youth Sports Programs.

Learn more at: enbridge.com/InYourCommunity/CommunityInvestment/ApplyforFunding.aspx

Congressman Rodney Davis, Decatur District, (left) joined Enbridge operations and project management for a tour along the construction route.