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Hydro One begins next phase of community engagement on new transmission line to meet growing electricity demand in northeastern Ontario
Hydro One begins next phase of community engagement on new transmission line to meet growing elec...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One begins next phase of community engagement on new transmission line to meet growing electricity demand in northeastern Ontario\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n -Line anticipated to be in-service by end of 2029 to meet need identified by Independent Electricity System Operator-\n \n \n \n \n SUDBURY, ON\n \n \n ,\n \n \n March 5, 2024\n \n \n /CNW/ - Today, Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) announced it is starting the next phase of engagement with Indigenous communities, elected officials, property owners, businesses, residents and other interest groups on the Northeast Power Line project, formally known as the\n \n Hanmer\n \n to Mississagi Line. Hydro One and proximate Indigenous communities continue to collaborate on the early planning of the project and together will advance the development and construction phases. To better understand the region and gather input from the community, Hydro One is hosting two in-person community open houses on\n \n March 19\n \n and 20 in\n \n Elliot Lake\n \n and\n \n Hanmer\n \n . Later this spring, Hydro One plans to host additional community open houses in Wharncliffe.\n \n \n \"Incorporating local feedback and knowledge is integral to this project as we plan and design the future transmission line,\" said\n \n Sonny Karunakaran\n \n , Vice President, Strategic Projects & Partnerships. \"There is incredible potential for growth and development in northeastern\n \n Ontario\n \n and this new transmission line will help unlock the region's prosperity.\"\n \n \n Once built, the new 500 kilovolt transmission line will span approximately 200 km, between Hanmer Transformer Station (\n \n Greater Sudbury\n \n ) and Mississagi Transformer Station (near Wharncliffe), reinforcing the transmission system in northeastern\n \n Ontario\n \n while supporting the growing electricity demands of communities, industries and businesses. As part of the company's pathway towards Reconciliation, Hydro One will offer proximate First Nat...