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New Projects Transmission System Projects Woodstock East Transformer Station & Associated
Transmission Line Upgrades Project Need and Description Hydro One is proposing to build a new transformer station (TS) within
the study area, shown on the map below, which includes parts of the City
of Woodstock and Norwich Township. The proposed Woodstock East TS would
have two 50/83 MVA 115 kV (kilovolt) -27.6 kV transformers that could
be up-rated to 230 kV-27.6 kV in the future. Hydro One is currently initiating
contact with property owners within the study area to discuss property
requirements for the new station. Supply to the new Woodstock East TS would be "tapped" off the
existing 115 kV transmission line that runs east-west along Parkinson
Road in the City of Woodstock and Towerline Road in Norwich Township,
shown as the large dotted line on the map. New property easement rights
will be required from the tap point to the new station. In order to accommodate the new Woodstock East TS, Hydro One is proposing to rebuild the existing 115 kV single-circuit transmission line to a double-circuit line at 230 kV standards, between Woodstock TS and the tap location for the new Woodstock East TS. The transmission line would initially continue to be operated at 115 kV. However, the existing transmission towers would be replaced with taller structures to allow for future conversion to 230 kV. The transmission line upgrade and new structures would occur mainly within the existing right-of-way; however, some new property rights may be required in certain locations along the corridor, and some temporary property rights may be required during the construction phase. Hydro One is aiming to have these new facilities in service by the spring of 2010. Before these facilities can be energized, the new Karn TS and the transmission line upgrade between Ingersoll TS and Woodstock TS must first be completed. These facilities were approved by the Ontario Energy Board in October 2007 as the Woodstock Area Transmission Reinforcement.
Project Approvals and Processes Environmental Approval As part of the Class EA for this particular project, Hydro One will also
seek Class EA approval to re-build the existing 115 kV transmission line
along Parkinson Road/Towerline Road from the new Woodstock East TS tap
to the tap which supplies the Toyota plant to accommodate any potential
reliability or power quality upgrades which may be required by the auto
manufacturer in the future. Following a consultation process with members of the public, government
agencies and municipalities (see below), a
draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) is made available for stakeholder
review and comment for a specific period of time (usually 30 or 60 days).
If no concerns are expressed during the 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 would 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. Ontario Energy Board Approval The OEB is the regulator of Ontario's natural gas and electricity industries.
The OEB's role is to review a transmission project's effect on consumers
with respect to price, reliability and quality of electricity service.
The OEB review process also provides an opportunity for public input.
For more information on the OEB, visit www.oeb.gov.on.ca.
Public Consultation To facilitate discussion with the public and seek input on proposed transmission
projects, Hydro One also holds Public Information Centres (PICs) at key
stages of the Class EA process. The information collected at the PICs
helps Hydro One's project team determine preferred routes and/or sites
for new or upgraded facilities and to address any issues or concerns associated
with a proposed undertaking.
Public Information Centre #1
For more information or to be added to the project mailing list, please
contact:
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