Hydro One unveils C$35m investment in Kenora’s electrical infrastructure

Hydro One, Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution provider, has announced a whopping CAD 35 million investment in a landmark move to ramp up power reliability and resiliency in Kenora and the surrounding regions. This monumental financial commitment is targeted at the Rabbit Lake Switching Station, a pivotal station that serves the broader Kenora region. The investment comes at a critical time, as much of the existing electrical infrastructure, including breakers, switches, and insulators, is showing signs of aging and requires immediate upgrading.

Hydro One is committed to ensuring power stability for years to come, focusing on both the replacement of aging equipment and the installation of cutting-edge technologies. These upgrades are essential for providing greater flexibility in how power is managed through the Rabbit Lake Switching Station. “With most of the electricity system built in the 1950s and 1960s, it’s time to invest in renewing or replacing critical infrastructure,” emphasized Andrew Spencer, Executive Vice President, Capital Portfolio Delivery at Hydro One.

To implement these substantial upgrades safely, a scheduled power outage is unavoidable. The outage is slated for Sunday, October 1, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT, and will affect all SYNERGY NORTH customers in Kenora. Hydro One is diligently coordinating with SYNERGY NORTH to ensure the outage occurs during a period of minimal power usage, thus minimizing inconvenience to customers.

Tim Wilson, President and CEO of SYNERGY NORTH, enthusiastically supports Hydro One’s initiative, stating, “By implementing these strategic upgrades, the customers of Kenora will reap the benefits of a more resilient power supply.”

This investment stands as a testament to Hydro One’s unyielding commitment to providing Kenora and the surrounding areas with safe, reliable, and resilient power solutions now and well into the future. As Ontario’s leading electricity transmission and distribution provider, Hydro One continues to set the gold standard in infrastructural investment, prioritizing customer satisfaction and long-term reliability above all else.