Hydro One is halfway through the renewal of critical infrastructure at its Orangeville Transmission Station (TS). This initiative aims to enhance power reliability and resilience for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Orangeville, Caledon, and nearby areas. The company has replaced two transformers and is currently working on replacing the remaining two, which have been in operation since the 1960s.
Construction began in fall 2021 to replace all four transformers at the station. Two new transformers were installed last year, and a third unit is almost complete. Hydro One expects to finish all work by the end of 2024. Given that a significant portion of Ontario’s electricity system dates to the 1950s, Hydro One plans to continue investing in the electricity system over the next five years. This investment aims to reduce power outage impacts, renew critical infrastructure, drive economic growth, and address climate change challenges.
“Together with Hydro One, Orangeville Hydro plays an important role in providing safe, reliable and cost-effective power to our customers,” said Rob Koekkoek, President, Orangeville Hydro. “We share a commitment to support a low-carbon energy future within our service area and I'm pleased to see that Hydro One has made this critical investment.”
“Having access to reliable electricity means that our essential services like clean water and health care can continue to serve the community,” said Sylvia Jones, Member of Provincial Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon. “With Hydro One’s updated equipment, residents of Dufferin-Caledon can rest assured that they will have access to these services when they need them most.”
“To meet our net-zero goals with initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint, like replacing street light fixtures with LED light bulbs, we need more reliable electricity infrastructure,” said Lisa Post, Mayor of Orangeville. “Our community is growing quickly, and our need for clean electricity is growing with it. I’m excited that Hydro One is making investments to support our community for generations to come.”
