LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO -Ontario's largest electricity transmission and distribution company, Hydro One, announced the development and construction of a new 230 kV transmission line from Chatham to Leamington to support expansion of the greenhouse industry in southwestern Ontario.

"A safe, strong and reliable transmission system will support economic growth, jobs and a fast-growing industry heavily dependent on electricity," said Mark Poweska, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hydro One.

Expected to be completed by the end of 2025, the new line will bring an additional 400 megawatts of power to the area.

In addition to the new line, Hydro One is making a multi-stage investment designed to add 600 megawatts to the Leamington area. Approximately US$144.3 million has been approved to be invested in the area to-date through the construction of a new transmission station which was recently completed, a second station which is under construction and a third in the planning stages.

Combined with the new transmission line, Hydro One's work is expected to increase the amount of available power in the region by 1,000 megawatts - or enough to power a city about the size of Ottawa.

Source: Hydro One