Project Need and Description
Hydro One and Woodstock Hydro have identified the need for a new electricity transformer station (TS) on the east side of Woodstock to relieve overloading at Woodstock TS on South Street, and to ensure a reliable supply of electricity for Hydro One and Woodstock Hydro customers.
Hydro One is proposing to build a new transformer station (TS) within the study area, shown on the map below, which includes parts of the City of Woodstock and Norwich Township. The proposed Commerce Way TS would have two 50/83 MVA 115 kV (kilovolt) -27.6 kV transformers and associated facilities. Hydro One is currently initiating contact with property owners within the study area to discuss property requirements for the new station.
Supply to the new Commerce Way TS would be "tapped" off the existing 115 kV transmission line that runs east-west along Parkinson Road in the City of Woodstock and Towerline Road in Norwich Township, shown as the large dotted line on the map.
In order to accommodate the new Commerce Way TS, Hydro One is proposing to rebuild the existing 115 kV single-circuit transmission line to a double-circuit line at 230 kV standards, between Woodstock TS and the tap location for the new Commerce Way TS. The transmission line would initially continue to be operated at 115 kV. However, the existing transmission towers would be replaced with taller structures to allow for future conversion to 230 kV. The transmission line upgrade and new structures would occur mainly within the existing right-of-way; however, some new property rights may be required in certain locations along the corridor, and some temporary property rights may be required during the construction phase.
Hydro One is aiming to have these new facilities in service by the Winter of 2011. Before these facilities can be energized, the new Karn TS and the transmission line upgrade between Ingersoll TS and Woodstock TS must first be completed. These facilities were approved by the Ontario Energy Board in October 2007 as the Woodstock Area Transmission Reinforcement and construction is now underway.
