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Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Welcome Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line
We welcome you to the first Public Information Centre. Your questions and comments are important to us.
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Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Why Are We Here?
Good Planning Involves The Community.
This Public Information Centre (“PIC”) is an important starting point for the Henvey Inlet Wind (“HIW”) Transmission Line.
The purpose of this meeting is to:
» Introduce the Transmission Line and provide an overview of the environmental assessment (“EA”) process » Provide an opportunity to meet members of the HIW team and have your questions answered » Obtain your input for consideration in the planning and design of the Transmission Line
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Who We Are
Henvey Inlet Wind Nigig Power Pattern Development
In October of 2014, Nigig Power Corporation Corporation Pattern Development is a leader in developing (“Nigig”) entered into a joint venture renewable energy and transmission assets. With partnership with Pattern Energy Group LP Nigig was established in 2010 and is wholly a global footprint spanning North America, (“Pattern Development”) to jointly develop, owned by Henvey Inlet First Nation (“HIFN”). South America, the Caribbean and Japan, own and operate the 300 megawatt (“MW”) Ken Noble is CEO and President of the Pattern Development’s highly-experienced Henvey Inlet Wind Energy Centre (“HIWEC”). corporation, which is overseen by four board team has developed, financed, and placed members and four advisors. Nigig secured the into operation more than 3,500 MW of wind The HIWEC has a 20-year Power Purchase largest Feed-In-Tariff (“FIT”) contract in Ontario power. Our mission is to develop facilities built Agreement with the Independent Electricity and is developing the largest First Nation wind for lasting success. The Pattern Development System Operator (“IESO”). energy centre in Canada at 300 MW. team has expertise and experience in all stages: resource analysis, site development, power marketing, finance, construction, operations, and asset management. We operate and manage wind power facilities through our affiliated public entity Pattern Energy Group Inc. (“Pattern Energy”).
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line How Can You Get Involved?
We’re Interested In What You Have To Say!
As you move through the information presented, we encourage you to ask questions and provide your thoughts about the HIW Transmission Line.
Throughout the course of the HIW Transmission Line EA process, you can visit our website at: www.henveyinletwind.ca to access up-to-date information.
We also encourage you to provide feedback to the HIW team at any point during the study process by:
» Email: [email protected] » Phone: 705.857.5265 » Mail: Henvey Inlet Wind Office 295 Pickerel River Road Pickerel, ON P0G 1J0 » Web: www.henveyinletwind.ca
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Transmission Line Study Area
GRUNDY LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK (NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CLASS) The Transmission Line will deliver electricity FRENCH RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS) generated by the Henvey Inlet Wind Energy Transmission Line Route A Centre to the Ontario electricity grid.
Henvey InletInlet IndianIndian Reserve No.2 NOGANOSH LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK The Transmission Line is subject to an (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS) Transmission Line Route B Environmental Assessment under the Ontario Electricity Project Regulation (O.Reg. 116/01).
Magnetawan IndianIndian MAGNETAWANMAGNETAWAN RIVER Reserve No.1 PROVINCIAL PARK (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS) Two potential routes for the Transmission Line will be assessed until a preferred route is
Naiscoutaing selected. IndianIndian ReserveReserve No.17A
STURGEON BAY Only one Transmission Line will be constructed. PROVINCIAL PARK
Shawanaga ROUND LAKE Indian ROUND LAKE Indian PROVINCIAL Reserve No.17 NATURE RESERVE
Georgian Bay
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Sudbury T-Line Option A & B ! North Bay ! Henvey T-Line Study Area Area of Detail Hydro Corridor LIMESTONE ISLANDS Ottawa PROVINCIAL NATURE ! Parry Sound Roads RESERVE ! Trails / Dirt Roads Watercourses KILLBEAR Waterbodies PROVINCIAL PARK Aboriginal Lands
Toronto ! Provincial Park
OASTLER LAKE 0482 Parry Island PROVINCIAL Kilometers First Nation PARK
Route A: Route B:
» Approximate Length: 20 kilometres (“km”) » Approximate Length: 90 km » Travels east from the HIFN Reserve No. 2 (“I.R. #2”) » Travels south from HIFN I.R. #2, generally parallel to Highway 69/400 before diverting southeast from Highway 69/400 to follow the » Connects to the existing Hydro One Networks Inc. existing 500 kV Hydro One corridor (“Hydro One”) 500 kilovolt (“kV”) line » Connects to Hydro One system at the 230 kV line southeast of Parry Sound
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Design of the HIW Transmission Line
Key Facts and Figures
Route A Route B Length of Approximately 20 km Approximately 90 km Transmission Line
Nominal Voltage Up to 500 kV
Right-of-Way Width Up to 50 m
Tower Height 30 m to 45 m
200 m to 400 m, except where site specific conditions require shorter or longer Typical Span of Towers tower spans (e.g., significant changes in line direction, large waterbody crossings, or compliance with design codes and laws) Anticipated May 2016 Construction Start Date
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Transmission Line – Route A
Path of “Route A” French River 13
» Begins at the eastern edge of HIFN I.R. #2 and travels east
» Connects to the existing Hydro One 500 kV GRUNDY LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK (NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CLASS) line through a new transformer station » Primarily follows existing roads, such as Highway 522 or local logging roads
Transmission Line Route A 522 FRENCH RIVER HIGHWAY Input from the public and stakeholders PROVINCIAL PARK (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS) will be considered prior to finalizing
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Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Transmission Line – Route B
NOGANOSH LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK Henvey Inlet (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS) Path of “Route B” Indian Indian Reserve No.2
Transmission Line » Travels south from the HIFN I.R. #2 Route B 526
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» Generally parallels Highway 69/400 HIGHW MAGNETAWAN RIVER MAGNETAWAN RIVER AY 6 45 PROVINCIAL PARK Magnetawan (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS) IndianIndian » Diverts east from Highway 69/400 south Reserve No.1 0 52 AY HW of Woods Road to parallel existing 500 kV HIG Hydro One corridor
H I G H WAY Naiscoutaing » Follows the Hydro One corridor south to a 5 IndianIndian 29 connection point southeast of Parry Sound Reserve No.17A
29A Y 5 STURGEON BAY WA STURGEON BAY HIGH PROVINCIAL PARK
Y A W IGH H 644 Input from the public and stakeholders H IG HWA Y 6 will be considered prior to finalizing 9 Georgian Bay
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!Ottawa Roads Parry Sound ! LIMESTONETrails / Dirt Roads ISLANDSISLANDS PROVINCIALPROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVEWatercourses 18 H Y 5 IG HW GHWA Waterbodies AY HI 40 Aboriginal Lands KILLBEAR 0 PROVINCIAL Provincial Park PARK Toronto ! Parry Island First Nation
0 1.75 3.5 7 OASTLER LAKE Kilometers PROVINCIAL PARK
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Preliminary Route Evaluation Criteria
The route evaluation will utilize quantitative and qualitative criteria to identify a preferred route.
Evaluation criteria will be finalized following this PIC once stakeholder input has been considered.
Preliminary evaluation criteria:
» Overall route length » Alignment with existing linear disturbances » Number and length of water crossings » Number and length of wetland crossings » Number of private property crossings » Proximity to existing buildings » Amount of sensitive wildlife habitat crossings » Number of sensitive land uses (e.g. parks and protected areas) » Crossings of First Nations Reserves
Final route selection will also be guided by a technical review from the IESO and Hydro One.
Please fill out a comment form and let us know your routing preference and if any additional criteria should be considered.
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Environmental Assessment Process
» Components of the HIW Transmission Line that are located off HIFN Reserve Lands are subject to O.Reg. 116/01 under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (1990) » The Transmission Line is subject to an “Environmental Screening” (O.Reg. 116/01 – Category B) » HIW has voluntarily elected to elevate the Environmental Screening to an “Environmental Review” under the Environmental Screening Process » During the Environmental Review, HIW will review existing conditions, assess potential effects, recommend mitigation measures and conduct all other necessary studies and analyses as required by O.Reg. 116/01. All this information, together with stakeholder input and consultation activities will be documented in an Environmental Review Report (“ERR”) » Members of the public, Anishinabek and Métis communities will be able to review the ERR and provide comments
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Environmental Screening Process
Proponent wishes to proceed with a transmission line development
YES
Is the transmission line designated under the Electricity Projects Regulation?
YES
Is the transmission line subject to the Environmental Screening Process under the Electricity Projects Regulation?
We are here! YES
Screening Stage / Voluntary Elevation to Environmental Review Proponent applies environmental screening criteria, consults with Aboriginal communities, public and agencies, and identifies methods of mitigating / managing environmental effects. Proponent undertakes detailed studies to focus on key issues.
Consultation with Agencies, Aboriginal Environmental Review Report Completed Communities and the Public
Elevation No elevation request request
Proponent submits a Statement of Ministerial Decision Completion to MOECC*, and may proceed subject to any other required approvals Minister denies the elevation request and conditions Proponent prepares an Individual Environmental Assessment
*MOECC = Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Timeline
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Dec 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015
30 Days 45 Days
Agency Meetings Final ERR, Notice of Completion and Start of HIFN, Agency & Public Review Period Transmission Line Draft ERR Description Report, Local Area Municipalities, Cottagers and Other & Invitation to Notice of Commencement PIC #2 & Invitation to PIC #1 Stakeholders Meetings (as needed)
PIC Round #2 End of HIFN, Agency & Public PIC Round #1 Review Period
DEC 2014 - SEPT 2015 - MAY 2016 - NOV 2017 - OCT 2015 APR 2016 NOV 2017 NOV 2037
Environmental Assessment Pre-construction Permitting Construction Operation
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Environmental Studies
Studies Completed To Date
Numerous natural and socio-economic environment studies have been conducted over the past several years, especially along the Highway 69/400 corridor, to document existing conditions and identify potential environmental effects. The following studies have been completed:
» Terrestrial ecosystem studies (vegetation surveys, wetland classification) » Wildlife surveys (birds, amphibian and reptiles, mammals) » Fisheries and aquatic ecosystems (habitat and fish habitat assessments) » Drainage and hydrology studies » Groundwater and hydrogeology studies » Socio-economic and land use studies » Noise impact study » Air quality assessment study » Stage 1 and 2 archaeological assessments » Built and cultural heritage assessments » Traffic and transportation studies
Studies To Be Completed
Past field studies have been compiled and analysis is underway to identify additional studies that will need to be undertaken in spring/summer of 2015 to meet the O.Reg. 116/01 requirements. The findings of all the relevant studies will be compiled in the final ERR.
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line HIWEC Study Area
FRENCH RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS)
Transmission Line Route A
Henvey InletInlet IndianIndian Reserve No.2 NOGANOSH LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS)
Transmission Line Route B
Magnetawan IndianIndian MAGNETAWAN RIVER Reserve No.1 PROVINCIAL PARK (WATERWAY(WATERWAY CLASS)CLASS)
Naiscoutaing IndianIndian ReserveReserve No.17A
STURGEON BAY PROVINCIAL PARK
Shawanaga Shawanaga ROUND LAKE Indian ROUND LAKE Indian PROVINCIAL Reserve No.17 NATURE RESERVE
Georgian Bay
m T-Line Option A & B Sudbury ! North Bay ! T-Line Study Area Area of Detail LIMESTONE ISLANDS Hydro Corridor PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVE !Ottawa RESERVE Parry Sound Roads ! Trails / Dirt Roads
Watercourses KILLBEAR PROVINCIAL Waterbodies PARK Aboriginal Lands
!Toronto Provincial Park OASTLER LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK 0482 Parry Island Kilometers First Nation
The HIWEC is proposed to include up to 120 wind turbines across HIFN I.R. #2 with an installed power capacity of up to 300 MW.
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line Thank You For Attending The First HIW Transmission Line PIC!
Next Steps for the HIW Transmission Line » Summarize and respond to feedback received at this PIC » Develop the layout for the HIW Transmission Line » Conduct field studies » Prepare a draft ERR » Hold a second PIC in the Summer of 2015
We value your feedback and want to hear what you think! Please drop off your completed comment form before you leave or send it to us before March 31, 2015:
[email protected] 705.857.5265 To learn more about the HIW Transmission Line Henvey Inlet Wind Office or to provide feedback, please visit our website 295 Pickerel River Road at: www.henveyinletwind.ca Pickerel, ON P0G 1J0
Henvey Inlet Wind Transmission Line