What this project includes
The Fortune Cable Renewal Project is a multi-year, multi-phase initiative being completed as an essential requirement to replace the underground equipment supplying power to the Orleans Ward.
Each phase of this project requires a combination of work, including - but not limited to - installing new underground duct work, replacing electrical transformers and cables, and installing maintenance holes.
The current phases of this project are:
Phase 1: August 2024 - December 2025
Phase 2: June 2025 - June 2026
Why we are moving forward with this project
Hydro Ottawa equipment in this area is reaching the end of its life cycle. As a result, it is essential to replace this equipment to ensure the overall reliability of the electricity system in the area moving forward.
Why this project is important
The Fortune Cable renewal project is important to ensure that we can continue to meet the capacity and reliability needs of the service area. The project also focuses on mitigating equipment failure while creating redundancies, ensuring a more consistent power supply.
How Hydro Ottawa customers will benefit from this project
Once the upgrades are complete, customers in Orleans Ward will notice a more reliable power supply, with improved capability. By replacing end-of-life equipment, customers will notice higher overall resilience of the electricity system in their area, leading to less unplanned power outages. This project is one of many future-planning projects we are spearheading to make our electricity system as resilient, and as sustainable, as possible.
Phase 1: August 2024 - December 2025
What this project phase will include:
- Installation of concrete encased road crossings and 6,000m of buried ducts
- Removal and replacement of 46 transformers located on impacted streets
- Excavation and replacement of underground cables located in this area
- Installation of a maintenance hole and a road crossing at the intersection of Fortune Drive and Jeanne D'Arc Boulevard
Resources from Phase 1 community information session
Phase 2: June 2025 - June 2026
What this project phase will include:
- Installation of concrete encased road crossings and buried ducts
- Removal and replacement of 30 transformers located on impacted streets
- Excavation and replacement of underground cables located in this area
Phase 2 community information sessions
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, we will host two community information sessions. Impacted residents and businesses will have the opportunity to learn more about Phase 2 of the project, including key timelines, but most importantly ask questions and provide feedback. Please join us at one of our sessions:
Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register here
You will then receive a confirmation email with the information session access link.
In-Person Information Session
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex
140 Youville Drive
Orleans, ON K1C 2X8
Email your RSVP to [email protected].
If you can’t attend
If you have questions about the project, or you would like to receive project updates, please email us at [email protected] (Community Relations).