TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 13, 2011) - Today representatives from Enbridge Gas Distribution (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and the Town of Markham marked the official groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art centre designed to: (i) facilitate Enbridge's ongoing commitment to safety; (ii) offer new advancements in field training for employees; and (iii) serve as a regional operations and warehouse facility.

"The new centre will bring together safety training for our employees across Ontario under one roof. It features an innovative one-acre outdoor streetscape where employees can train in a safe and controlled, hands-on environment," said Guy Jarvis, President, Enbridge Gas Distribution.

In keeping with Enbridge Gas Distribution's long-standing leadership in energy efficiency, the building has also been designed to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold level designation.

"Consistent with Enbridge Gas Distribution's ongoing commitment to the environment, we're very proud and excited to begin construction on a facility that incorporates leading energy efficiency measures and alternative energy," added Jarvis.

"Markham is proud to welcome the new Enbridge Technology and Operations Centre to our growing cluster of advanced training and R&D establishments," said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "This new Enbridge facility is the latest example of how the Markham leadership team works effectively with our business community to attract investment and job creation by Canada's leading companies."

Enbridge Gas Distribution has a more than 160-year history and is Canada's largest natural gas distribution company. It is owned by Enbridge Inc., a Canadian-based leader in energy transportation and distribution and one of the 2010 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations. Enbridge Inc. has been selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2011 and is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Enbridge Gas Distribution and its affiliates distribute natural gas to about 1.9 million customers in Ontario, Quebec, New York State and New Brunswick. For more information, visit www.enbridgegas.com.

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