Alternate routes from Leaside Transformer Station to Todmorden Jct
An information meeting at the William Lea Room Wednesday night (February 10, 2016) offered an opportunity for the public to learn of a Hydro One refurbishment project which will originate at the Leaside Transformer Station (LTS). The project in full will replace underground cable located between LTS and Todmorden Junction, as well as a second leg of underground service from Lumsden Junction and Main TS. Overhead shield wire used to protect lines above-ground from lightning be replaced between Todmorden and Lumsden Junctions.
TWO ROUTES ASSESSED
Hydro One is assessing two routes for the delivery of power from LTS. One would follow the existing but outdated underground line shown in black on the map. It tracks Millwood Road for quite a distance from the transformer station. The other, shown on the map in red, would descend into the ravine and take a more circuitous overhead route to Todmorden. This route would be less disruptive of street traffic but would require a right of way through some forested land. An assessment is being done.
MEETING IN SPRING OF 2016
Project Manager Dima Ostrovsky told the South Bayview Bulldog that the most likely start date is Spring of 2017. Hydro One intends to have another public meeting in May or June of this year to again seek public input. The utility is inviting inquiries to:
(416) 345-6799
CommunityRelations@HydroOne.com.
