NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT Class Environmental Assessment Kapuskasing Area Transmission Line Reinforcement Project
Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to reinforce its existing 115 kilovolt transmission infrastructure which connects the municipalities of Kapuskasing, Moonbeam, Fauquier-Strickland, and Smooth Rock Falls. To ensure that the area continues to receive a safe and reliable supply of electricity, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has identified the need to upgrade two sections of transmission line, shown on the attached maps: 1. Spruce Falls Junction (JCT) to Carmichael Falls JCT, from Kapuskasing to Fauquier-Strickland; and 2. Gemini Smooth Rock Falls JCT to H9K Structure 127A JCT, in Smooth Rock Falls.
As part of this project, Hydro One is Project area 1: proposing to replace the conductor (wire) along the existing right-of-way and replace a number of aging/damaged wood pole
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! ! ! provide input or to be added to the project ! contact list to receive project updates, Legend for the above maps please contact: )" Station or Junction Section of Circuit H9K Municipal Boundary Highway Railway 115 kV to be Upgraded !!! Stephanie Hodsoll Transmission Line Road Waterbody Public Affairs Officer Hydro One Networks Inc. t: 1-877-345-6799 e: [email protected] www.HydroOne.com/projects/KapuskasingAreaReinforcement Partners in Powerful Communities