The Ontario government has given the go-ahead to Hydro One to seek all necessary approvals and build a new transmission line to meet the energy demand in the City of Timmins and support growth manufacturing and mining across Northeastern Ontario. The new transmission line is scheduled to come into service in 2030 and will run approximately 260 kilometres from the Wawa Transformer Station to the Porcupine Transformer Station, located in the Timmins area.
“Our government is supporting the incredible growth in Timmins and across Northeastern Ontario by accelerating the development of a new transmission line that will power new homes, businesses and mines,” said Stephen Lecce, energy minister. “Our focus on ensuring access to reliable and affordable energy is key to ensuring business across the north remain competitive, especially as demand for Ontario’s responsibly sourced metals and critical minerals grows.”
According to Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator, electricity demand in northeastern Ontario, including the City of Timmins, is forecast to grow by 540 MW by 2035, an increase of 28 per cent. This includes new mining developments and industrial loads in northeastern Ontario. To help meet this demand for energy, the government has issued an Order-in-Council declaring this new transmission line a provincial priority. This will streamline the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) regulatory approval process for this line.
Ontario has selected Hydro One as the transmitter responsible for the development of this line.
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