Barrie to Sudbury 500-kilovolt Transmission Line
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Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
A major new 500-kilovolt transmission line planned by Hydro One to run about 290 kilometres between the Hanmer transformer station in Greater Sudbury and the Essa transformer station near Barrie. The project aims to meet rising electricity demand, support northern industries, and strengthen the power grid in northern Ontario. Construction is expected to begin in 2029 and the line to be fully opera
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Barrie, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A major new 500-kilovolt transmission line planned by Hydro One to run about 290 kilometres between the Hanmer transformer station in Greater Sudbury and the Essa transformer station near Barrie. The project aims to meet rising electricity demand, support northern industries, and strengthen the power grid in northern Ontario. Construction is expected to begin in 2029 and the line to be fully operational by 2032. The project is being fast-tracked by the Ontario government as a priority project and will undergo environmental assessments and public consultations. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Barrie, Greater Sudbury |
Source
Source | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-20 |
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