Hydro One to Host Open Houses on Proposed Sudbury to Barrie Line

Hydro One to host open houses on proposed Sudbury to Barrie line

Hydro One will host a community open house on April 15 from 4-7 p.m. at the Centennial Arena, 4333 Centennial Dr. in Hanmer, regarding the proposed Sudbury to Barrie transmission line. Once built, the new priority project is expected to strengthen the north-south electricity backbone and support growing industry in the south.

Hydro One seeking public input on new Sudbury to Barrie transmission line

Hydro One is holding a series of open houses to gather input from community members on a new 300-kilometer transmission line and corridor running from Sudbury to Barrie. “Long-term electricity demand in the north is expected to increase rapidly, and accordingly, at Hydro One, we’re making the investment to build in this critical infrastructure to create a strong and secure electricity system that’ll help to support growth for local home-grown bu…