Hydro One has taken the next steps towards getting shovels in the ground for a new transmission line in southwestern Ontario.
The utility has filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board to build the transmission line between the Lambton Transmission Station in St Clair Township and the Chatham Switching Station.
“I commend Hydro One for their dedication to sustainable energy solutions and pledge our community’s full support for this endeavor,” said Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff in a news release. “This project symbolizes our collective commitment to advancing our energy infrastructure while prioritizing the needs and well-being of our residents. We look forward to working together with Hydro One to create a more resilient and prosperous future for Chatham-Kent.”
Hydro One first launched the project in 2022, completing environmental studies and selecting a route to minimize the impacts on the natural environment.
In In February, the Class Environmental Assessment was completed for the double-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line and upgrades to the Wallaceburg Transmission station.
Officials say the 471.9 million investment will support local food supply and security along with economic development and job creation in the region.
