- Investment requires a power
outage on Sunday, October 1 starting
at 6 a.m. –
TORONTO, Aug. 21,
2023 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro One announced it is
investing $35 million to enhance
local transmission infrastructure in Kenora and the surrounding area to improve
power resiliency and reliability for years to come. This investment
at the company's Rabbit Lake Switching Station, a key station
serving the region, includes upgrading aging critical equipment
such as breakers, switches and insulators along with installing new
equipment that will provide additional flexibility to how power is
managed through the station. In order to complete this critical
investment, a power outage is required so crews can safely complete
the work. The outage will take place on Sunday, October 1 from 6
a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT and affect all SYNERGY NORTH customers in
Kenora. Hydro One is working with
SYNERGY NORTH to coordinate the power outage and schedule it during
a time when customers are using the least amount of power.
"Hydro One is committed to energizing life in Kenora and the surrounding area by ensuring
clean, safe and reliable power is available for customers now and
into the future. With most of the electricity system built in the
1950s and 1960s, it's time to invest in renewing or replacing
critical infrastructure," said Andrew
Spencer, Executive Vice President, Capital Portfolio
Delivery, Hydro One. "We understand how difficult it is to be
without power and thank SYNERGY NORTH customers for their patience
as we complete this critical work."
"We are excited to support Hydro One in undertaking this
critical project. By implementing these strategic upgrades, the
customers of Kenora will reap the
benefits of a more resilient power supply," said Tim Wilson, President and CEO of SYNERGY
NORTH.
The company is sharing tips to help customers prepare for the
upcoming outage which includes:
- Making sure appliances, such as the stove, are in the off
position.
- Making sure cellphones and devices are fully charged.
- Using a battery-powered alarm clock or cellphone to ensure
morning alarms aren't missed.
- Keeping refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as
possible and using a cooler with ice for items needed during the
planned outage.
- If water services will be affected at your home, consider
filling jugs of water to use for drinking and cooking.
- If using a generator, remember to use it in a dry area outdoors
away from any open windows, doors and vents. Visit the Electrical
Safety Authority at esasafe.com for more tips.
Hydro One Limited (TSX:
H)
Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
is Ontario's largest electricity transmission and
distribution provider with approximately 1.5 million valued
customers, approximately $31.5 billion in assets as
at December 31, 2022, and annual revenues in 2022 of
approximately $7.8 billion.
Our team of approximately 9,300 skilled and dedicated employees
proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system
which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities.
In 2022, Hydro One invested approximately $2.1 billion in
its transmission and distribution networks, and supported the
economy through buying approximately $1.9 billion of
goods and services.
We are committed to the communities where we live and work
through community investment, sustainability and diversity
initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Leader™
by Electricity Canada.
Hydro One Limited's common shares are listed on the TSX and
certain of Hydro One Inc.'s medium term notes are listed on the
NYSE. Additional information can be accessed
at www.hydroone.com,
www.sedarplus.com or www.sec.gov.
SOURCE Hydro One Inc.