Hydro One seeks approval to build the Welland Thorold Power Line – PelhamToday.ca
November 18, 2025
‘Ontario is facing historic growth demand for electricity in the next 25 years, especially in the southwest,’ said Sonny Karunakaran, Vice President, Strategic Projects and Partnerships
On Monday, Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) announced it has filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to construct a new double-circuit 230-kilovolt transmission line between Abitibi Consolidated Junction, within an existing Hydro One transmission corridor in Thorold and Crowland Transformer Station (TS) in Welland. In addition to the line work, Hydro One will also expand Crowland TS. The approximately $311 million investment in the region is expected to be complete by 2029 to bolster capacity and improve the reliability and security of the electricity grid.
Through Hydro One’s industry leading First Nation 50-50 Equity Partnership Model, proximate First Nations have the opportunity to invest in a 50 per cent equity stake in the transmission line component of the project.
