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New Projects Transmission System Projects Rodney Transformer Station Hydro One is proposing to construct a new transformer station to improve the capacity of its electricity transmission system and to ensure reliable supply for existing and future electrical needs in the Chatham-Kent and West Elgin areas. The project involves construction of a new 230/27.6 kV transformer station (TS). The new station will step down electricity from Hydro One's high voltage transmission system to lower voltages, so that it can be distributed to homes and businesses through Hydro One's electricity distribution system. The study area for locating the new station is shown on the map below. The TS would ideally be located adjacent to the existing transmission corridor, which would allow Hydro One to connect it to an existing transmission line.
The proposed transformer station is subject to the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act approval in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities. The Class EA study will involve the identification and comparative evaluation of alternate sites to select a recommended site for the TS. Subject to Class EA approval for this project, construction of the new TS could start in Spring 2009 and may be in service as soon as Spring 2010.
The Need Currently, Chatham-Kent and West Elgin is supplied from Kent TS and St. Thomas TS. St. Thomas TS is reaching end-of-life, and Kent TS is at capacity. A new TS is required to improve the reliability of electricity supply to customers in this region. Environmental Approvals Process The Class EA process falls under the Ontario Environmental Assessment
Act and is an effective way of ensuring that minor transmission projects
that have a predictable range of effects are planned and carried out in
a manner which is environmentally acceptable. Following a consultation process with members of the public, government
agencies and municipalities, a draft Environmental Study Report (ESR)
is made available for stakeholder review and comment for a 30-day period.
If no concerns are expressed during the 30-day review period, the project
is considered to be acceptable. The final ESR is filed with the Ministry
of the Environment and approval is granted. If concerns are expressed during the 30-day review period, Hydro One
will attempt to resolve them to complete the EA process. If Hydro One
cannot satisfy all of the concerns, a stakeholder may submit a "bump-up"
request for an Individual Environmental Assessment of the proposed undertaking.
Hydro One will then consider whether a re-designation of the project is
appropriate, and send its response, the draft ESR and the individual's
bump-up request to the Minister of the Environment for a decision as to
whether or not the project requires an Individual EA or if the project
should be approved as proposed. Public Information Centres Public Information Centre (PIC) sessions will be held to provide the community with opportunities to learn more about the project, provide input about project options, as well as discuss any issues or concerns with our project team. The date and location of the upcoming PIC is:
For further information or to provide comments on this project, please contact:
Community Relations Officer Hydro One Networks Inc. Tel: 1-877-345-6799 or 416-345-6799 Fax: 416-345-6984 E-mail: community.relations@HydroOne.com |
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