Sudbury Barrie Transmission Line – community open houses

The following is information received from Hydro One

Hydro One is investing in a new priority transmission line between Sudbury and Barrie, and believes early and frequent engagement is important for this project.

The attached notice is being distributed to property owners and businesses within the project study area, to invite them to a community open house the week of April 13. The open houses are also being advertised on radio, in local newspapers and on social media. 

Community open houses

Monday, April 13 – Barrie
East Bayfield Community Centre
80 Livingstone Rd. E.
Drop in 4-7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14 – Parry Sound
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 117
30 Mary St.
Drop in 4-7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15 – Hanmer 
Centennial Arena
4333 Centennial Dr.
Drop in 4-7 p.m.

Thursday, April 16 – Bracebridge
Bracebridge Sportsplex
110 Clearbrook Trail
Drop in 4-7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21 – Online using Microsoft Teams
6-7 p.m.
Register at HydroOne.com/SBTL

About the project

The proposed priority project is a single-circuit 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will span approximately 300 kilometres from the Hanmer Transformer Station (TS) in Sudbury to the Essa TS near Barrie, including associated station facility expansions. The line is expected to be in service in 2032. The project also includes development work for a second new single-circuit 500-kV transmission line. The in-service date for the second line will be determined by the Independent Electricity System Operator.

This work will help support new generation opportunities in northern Ontario, strengthen reliability and prepare the system for future growth.