- Feedback is critical as the company develops the new Longwood to Lakeshore project –
"We continue to seek local input as we expand electrical infrastructure to bring more power to southwest
The route alternatives were developed based on local knowledge and input collected over the last year in the following areas:
- Technical factors including existing electricity infrastructure
- Indigenous culture and value factors including areas of historical significance and hunting, trapping and harvesting areas
- Social and economic factors including the proximity to buildings, agricultural lands and known cultural heritage resources
- Natural environment factors including wildlife habitat, designated natural areas and waterbodies
Community Open Houses
In-person:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from4 to 8 p.m. atSt. Andrew's United Church ,85 William Street South ,Chatham, ON Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from4 to 8 p.m. atComber Community Centre ,6211 McAllaster Street ,Comber, ON Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from4 to 8 p.m. atBrunner Community Centre ,32 Wallace Street ,Thamesville, ON Thursday, April 4, 2024 from4 to 8 p.m. Glencoe Agricultural Hall,268 Currie Street ,Glencoe, ON
Virtual:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from7 to 8 p.m. Register here.
The Longwood to Lakeshore project, between the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and the Municipality of Lakeshore, is part of a network of infrastructure projects across southwest
The first Longwood to Lakeshore line is expected to be in service by 2030 and will deliver an additional 550 megawatts of power to the region, which is enough electricity to energize life in a city the size of
For more information about the project, including how the planning of this project will follow the "Class Environmental Assessment for Transmission Facilities" (Class EA for TF, 2024), established in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, please visit www.HydroOne.com/Longwood-to-Lakeshore.
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"This project is critical to help meet the energy demand of our region, which is largely driven by economic development in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors," said
"We are pleased that the Longwood to Lakeshore project is advancing as this expansion will help us meet the rapid growth of electricity demand in southwest
Our team of approximately 9,700 skilled and dedicated employees proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities. In 2023,
We are committed to the communities where we live and work through community investment, sustainability and diversity initiatives.
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