Major projects

Major projects

A strong, resilient and sustainable power grid is essential for the future of our community. That's why we’re making significant, long-term investments in major projects today across our entire service area to meet the rising electricity demands of tomorrow.

major projects

Our major projects are focused on three key priorities:

Replacing utility poles
Resilience

We’re replacing aging infrastructure and strengthening our system against increasingly frequent extreme weather to create a more resilient energy grid.

Substation under construction
Capacity-building 

We’re preparing our communities for the ongoing energy transition and rising demand for electricity with new substations and upgraded transmission lines.

planning the grid
Innovation and grid modernization

We’re embracing cutting-edge technologies and smart grid solutions to build a more reliable and efficient electricity system — one that is ready for 2030 and beyond.

Explore the projects below to see how we’re building the future of energy in Ottawa and Casselman:

Fortune cable renewal

Replacing end-of-life underground equipment to ensure the long-term reliability and resilience of the power system in Orléans.

Hydro Road municipal transformer station 

Building a new 230 kV municipal transformer station and connecting overhead lines to support the community’s growing electricity needs, particularly for OC Transpo's zero-emission buses.

Mer-Bleue municipal transformer station

Constructing a new 27.6 kV low-carbon municipal transformer station to modernize the grid, meet growing electricity demand and improve system resilience in Orléans.

Merivale transformer station modernization

Upgrading overhead and underground infrastructure to support the modernization of Hydro One’s station.

Piperville municipal transformer station

Constructing a low-carbon municipal transformer station to meet growing electricity demand and improve system reliability in southeast Ottawa.

Richmond South station and system expansion

Expanding the electrical capacity and infrastructure in the Richmond South area, primarily to support the current and future power needs of the Department of National Defence’s Dwyer Hill Training Centre.

Riverdale station infrastructure upgrade

Upgrading and replacing aging electricity infrastructure to meet growing electricity demand and improve system reliability in Old Ottawa East.

Greenbank municipal transformer station

Constructing a municipal transformer station and associated infrastructure to support growing electricity demand and improve system reliability in the Greenbank area.

Dagmar infrastructure renewal

Upgrading North Vanier’s grid by replacing aging equipment and increasing capacity to ensure a reliable, sustainable power supply for the growing community.

Carleton Heights-Rideauview infrastructure renewal

Strengthening local infrastructure in Carleton Heights-Rideauview to modernize the system, reduce outages, and provide a more resilient power supply for residents.

Old Second Line - New municipal transformer station

Constructing a new municipal transformer station to increase power capacity, improve grid resilience, and support the transition to a low-carbon future in Kanata.

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