Waasigan Transmission Line
Waasigan Transmission Line is an electricity transmission project in Northwestern Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2022: Nine First Nation communities have the opportunity to invest in a 50 per cent equity stake in this transmission project. The project is intended to increase electricity capacity and encourage economic development across northwestern Ontario. An agreement for the project was signed in the spring of 2022 with the Gwayakocchigewin Limited Partnership.[2]
- March 2023: The project is being developed through an agreement between Hydro One Networks Inc. and the Gwayakocchigewin Limited Partnership. Nine First Nation communities have the opportunity to invest in 50 per cent of the project upon completion. The project was developed using tools learned from the East-West Tie transmission line project.[3]
- May 2023: The project involves a proposed new double-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line between Shuniah and Atikokan. The project includes a proposed new single-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line between Atikokan and Dryden. An Indigenous Archaeological Technician training program was developed to prepare community members for work on this project.[4]
- May 2024: The proposed line will run from Shuniah through Atikokan to Dryden. The project is expected to create more than 200 positions requiring specialized training for local First Nations workers.[5]
- July 2024: The project involves building new transmission lines between Shuniah, Atikokan, and Dryden to support regional growth and mining. The completion date for the project is 2027, though the environmental assessment was delayed for a couple of months as of July 2024. Chi Mino Ozhitoowin was engaged to ensure members of seven partner First Nations benefit from employment and procurement on the line.[6]
- November 2024: The project includes a double-circuit line from the Lakehead Transformer Station to Atikokan and a single-circuit line continuing to Dryden. It is expected to provide approximately 350 megawatts of clean electricity to Northwestern Ontario to support mining and industry. The project is being developed through a 50-50 equity partnership between Hydro One Inc. and nine First Nation communities.[7]
- April 2025: The project is being developed through a partnership involving Chi Mino Ozhitoowin, Valard Construction LP, and Hydro One Network Inc.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin acquires new land for new opportunities", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Hydro One launches industry-leading 50-50 equity model with First Nations on new large-scale transmission line projects", Anishinabek News, 23 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin CEO stresses importance of partnerships at Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow", Anishinabek News, 14 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University Anthropology department performs archaeological dig in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 26 May 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New Chi Mino Ozhitoowin and Confederation College training partnership announced", Anishinabek News, 17 May 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrates grand opening", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation partners with Hydro One Inc. to bring clean electricity to northwestern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 29 November 2024 (archived copy; original article).