NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
Proposal to Engage ina New Transformer Station andCable Tunnel
Project Name: Bremner Transformer Station, Cable Tunnel and Machine Shop Class Environmental Assessments
Project Location: Rees Street and Bremner Boulevard Area, Lower Simcoe, Front Street West and Roundhouse Park
Dated at Toronto this 2ndday of August, 2011
Study Background
Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (“THESL”)has completed theClass Environmental Assessment (“EA”) study for the construction and operation of a new Transformer Station, “Bremner TS” on land in the Rees Street and Bremner Boulevard area, (bounded to the north by Bremner Boulevard, south by Lake Shore Boulevard, west by Rees Street, and east by Roundhouse Park), and Simcoe Street from Bremner Boulevard to Front Street West. Electric load in the downtown Toronto area is highlyconcentrated.Currently, the Windsor Transformer Station at Windsor and Wellington Streets supports the delivery of power to this area of the downtown core.Utilization levels at the Windsor Transformer Station are high and station expansion is not feasible. Therefore, THESL is proposing to construct Bremner TS and a cable tunnel link (under a separate EA study) to the existing Hydro One Cable Tunnel at Lower Simcoe and Front Streets to increasefuture electrical system reliability.
Project Description
The Bremner Transformer Station, Cable Tunnel and Machine Shop Class Environmental Assessments will each consist of site preparation,the dismantling of an existing structure adjacent to the Roundhouse known as the “Machine Shop”, the re-assembly of the Machine Shop, the construction of the underground sub-station building and tunnel, installation of electrical equipment and site landscaping work. Based on an analysis of technical, environmental and socio-economic factors as well as stakeholder and public feedback, THESL has examined alternatives for connecting an underground tunnel from the proposed Bremner TS to the existing Hydro One Cable Tunnel at Lower Simcoe and Front Streets through a separate EA study.
Environmental Assessment Process
These projectshave been conducted in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment Process for Minor Transmission Facilities, pursuant to the Environmental Assessment Act. The draft Environmental Study Reports (“ESRs”) will be available for stakeholder review and comment for a 30-dayperiod from Monday, August 2nd, 2011 to Tuesday, August 31st, 2011. The draft ESR’s can be viewed on THESL’s website at and the following locations:
Toronto City Hall Clerk’s Office13th Floor West
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 / Toronto Hydro Head Office
Front Lobby
14 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1K5 / Urban Affairs Library
Metro Hall
55 John Street
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
Interested persons are encouraged to review the ESRs and provide comments by August 31st, 2011. If questions or requests on the projects cannot be resolved by THESL during the 30-day review period, the concerned stakeholder(s) may make a written request to the Minster of the Environment to “bump-up” the project to an Individual EA as outlined in Part II of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Written requests must be received by the Minister of the Environment at 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2T5 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31st, 2011. A copy of the request must also be sent to THESL, MMM Group or IBI Group at the addresses noted below:
Project Contacts
Information on these projects or questions about the Class Environmental Assessment Process can be directed to:
Andreas Houlios, Environmental Planner, IBI Group; phone 905-546-1010;
Pam Foster, Senior Planner, MMM Group; phone 905-882-4211 ext 2244; email
Suzanne R. Yelle, Manager, Construction, Major Turnkey Projects; phone 416-542-3364; email
Jennifer Link, Media Contact; phone 416-542-2725; email
Under the Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.
Notice first posted on August 2nd, 2011