Changes are being made to a proposed transmission line through southwestern Ontario.
Hydro One is planning a new single-circuit 500 kilovolt transmission line from the Longwood Transformer Station in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc to the Lakeshore Transformer Station in Lakeshore.
However, following public and stakeholder consultation, field studies, and technical analysis, the utility has removed one potential route entirely and made adjustments to the remaining alternatives to address newly identified technical and environmental constraints.
Among the changes include shifting one route to avoid a heron colony nesting site west of Thamesville and a municipal water pump house near Prairie Siding.
Further public consultation meetings are being planned over the next month, including a meeting in Chatham November 20 and Thamesville on November 28.
Hydro One officials say the final route decision will take into account both the advantages and disadvantages of each route, with the preferred route expected to be announced in early-to-mid 2025.
Community Open Houses:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Comber Community Centre
6211 McAllaster St., Comber
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
John D. Bradley Convention Centre
565 Richmond St., Chatham
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ekfrid Community Centre
48 Wellington Ave., Appin
Thursday, November 28, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Brunner Community Centre
32 Wallace St., Thamesville