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Hydro One Networks Inc. Public Affairs Tel: 1-877-345-6799 483 Bay Street Email: [email protected] South Tower, 6th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2P5 www.HydroOne.com February 14, 2020 MPP John Vanthof Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Timiksaming-Cochrane District 63 B Government Road West Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 2E6 Re: UPDATE - Class Environmental Assessment Project - Wood Pole Replacement of the 115 kilovolt Transmission Structures (Circuit D3K) located in the Township of Evanturel, City of Temiskaming Shores, and District of Timiskaming Dear MPP Vanthof: This letter is to provide you with an update on an Environmental Assessment (EA) we had provided you information about in late 2019. Initially the scope of work consisted of replacing approximately 17 structures. After re-examining the line, we have determined that we need to increase this replacement to approximately 22 structures planned for replacement in 2020. This project will occur on the existing 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line (circuit D3K), located between the Township of Evanturel and the City of Temiskaming Shores including the District of Timiskaming The project area is shown on the attached maps. This project has been identified for replacement through Hydro One’s annual wood pole testing program, as some of the wood poles have reached their end-of-life. Replacing damaged and aging structures will ensure the continued reliability and integrity of these transmission lines and electricity supply to the areas. We anticipate that this work would be carried out within the existing transmission corridors, with no new corridors being required. Where possible, access to the transmission structures would be gained using existing roads and trails. There would be very little noticeable difference in these transmission lines after the project has been completed. This type of project is considered routine maintenance work with relatively minor effects and are subject to the Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities (Hydro One, 2016), in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Class EA is a streamlined planning process that has proven effective in ensuring that minor transmission projects that have a predictable range of effects have feasible environmental mitigation and/or protection measures in place. The Class EA process contains screening provisions that may apply to these projects. Contingent on the outcome of the Class EA process, the replacement of wood poles may begin as early as March 2020 and be completed by the end of 2020. As per the request of the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, information regarding the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is included and can be viewed below. If you have any questions, or would like additional information regarding this project, please feel free to contact me at (416) 345-6799, or [email protected]. Information regarding this project will also be available on our project website at www.hydroone.com/woodpoles. Your input for this project is valued and would be appreciated by March 16, 2020. Sincerely, Eryn Brown Communication Services Officer Community Relations Hydro One Networks Inc. Enclosed (2): General Area Overview Map (1) General Area Map – District of Timiskaming (1) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434. \\Cd1220-f02\01609\active\160961328\03_data\gis_cad\gis\mxds\AP\report_figures\GeneralAreaMaps\160961328_GA_Overview_Ortho_R1.mxd Revised: 2020-01-21 By: AWhite Township Township Of Of Harris Raven Lake Brethour Township Of Casey Lake Township Pontleroy Timiskaming Of Mcgarry Creek 569 Skeleton Lake way gh Hi Township Wabi Creek Of Harley Township Of Wendigo Lake Townsh ip Larder Lake Blanche River Of Hilli ard City Of Larder Lake St. Anthony Temiskaming Shores Lake Village O f Beaverhouse Thornloe Lake Township 624 Highway Township Of Hudson Of Kerns D i s t r i c t O f Township Of Township Of Ti m i s k a m i n g Twin Lakes Gauthier Township Of Armstrong Evanturel 66 y a ENGLEHART w h g Victoria i Lake H D3K Municipality Highway 11 Of Charlton Township Of And Dack Chamberlain Highway 65 Highway 573 2 y 11 wa Round gh Hi Lake Town Of Indian Lake Kirkland Lake H ig hw a y Long Lake 5 6 Mendelssohn 0 Lake PROJECT LEGEND 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 2020 WOOD POLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - CIRCUIT D3K TITLE Wood Pole Replacement (Approximate Work Area) Highway Road METRES GENERAL AREA OVERVIEW MAP Existing Station or Junction 1:300,000 REFERENCE(S) 1. BASE FEATURES PRODUCED UNDER LICENSE WITH THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY © QUEEN'S PRINTER FOR Railway ONTARIO, 2019. 115 kV Transmission Line (Circuit D3K) 2. SERVICE LAYER CREDITS (IF APPLICABLE): SOURCE: ESRI, DIGITALGLOBE, GEOEYE, EARTHSTAR GEOGRAPHICS, CNES/AIRBUS DS, USDA, USGS, AEROGRID, IGN, AND THE GIS USER COMMUNITY Municipal Boundary 3. DATUM: HYDRO ONE LAMBERT CONFORMAL CONIC 115 kV Transmission Line 4. © COPYRIGHT HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS DRAWING MAY BE REDISTRIBUTED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM BY ANY PHOTOGRAPHIC, ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL OR ANY OTHER MEANS, OR USED INANY INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL 230 kV Transmission Line Water SYSTEM. NEITHER HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES ASSUMES LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. PROJECT NO. DATE REV. 160961328 2020-01-21 2 ") ") \\Cd1220-f02\01609\active\160961328\03_data\gis_cad\gis\mxds\AP\report_figures\MunicipalMaps\160961328_MU_R1_Ortho.mxd Revised: 2020-01-21 By: AWhite D3K 5th Street Gull Lake Allen Avenue (! D i s t r i c t O f Ti m i s k a m i n g ") GULL LAKE NORTH JCT Town Calbeck Avenue Of Kirkland Lake t e e r t S (! GULL LAKE g ") SOUTH JCT n o e l r u u n F e v A m sa al B PROJECT LEGEND 0 250 2020 WOOD POLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - CIRCUIT D3K TITLE (! Wood Pole Replacement (Approximate Work Area) Water METRES GENERAL AREA MAP - DISTRICT OF TIMISKAMING ") Existing Station or Junction 1:5,000 REFERENCE(S) 1. BASE FEATURES PRODUCED UNDER LICENSE WITH THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY © QUEEN'S PRINTER FOR ONTARIO, 2019. 115 kV Transmission Line (Circuit D3K) 2. SERVICE LAYER CREDITS (IF APPLICABLE): SOURCE: ESRI, DIGITALGLOBE, GEOEYE, EARTHSTAR GEOGRAPHICS, CNES/AIRBUS DS, USDA, USGS, AEROGRID, IGN, AND THE GIS USER COMMUNITY 3. DATUM: HYDRO ONE LAMBERT CONFORMAL CONIC 115 kV Transmission Line 4. © COPYRIGHT HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS DRAWING MAY BE REDISTRIBUTED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM BY ANY PHOTOGRAPHIC, ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL OR ANY OTHER MEANS, OR USED INANY INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL ") ° SYSTEM. NEITHER HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES ASSUMES LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Municipal Boundary PROJECT NO. DATE REV. 160961328 2020-01-21 1 ") ") ") ") ") ").