Hydro One has received a letter from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) confirming the need for clean, reliable electricity in northwest Ontario to support mining operations.
The IESO’s updated electricity forecast for the region recommends Phase 2 of the Waasigan Transmission Line — the new single-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line between Mackenzie Transformer Station (TS) in Atikokan and Dryden TS in Dryden — be in service as soon as possible after Phase 1 to support mining operations and Ontario’s clean-energy future.
“Hydro One is expanding the clean-electricity system to harness the wealth of minerals in the northwest and support the incredible growth in the province,” said David Lebeter, president and CEO of Hydro One. “We will continue to work with Indigenous communities, municipalities, residents and stakeholders to develop and build this critical transmission line and ensure Ontario remains an attractive place to invest, live