Hydro One Invests in New Infrastructure to Support Power Resiliency and Reliability in Pelham

July 26, 2023

Fenwick – Today, Hydro One announced the completion of a critical investment at its Pelham Centre Distribution Station in Fenwick to improve power reliability and resiliency for residents of the Town of Pelham and surrounding areas. By building another power line to serve the community from this station, this $1.3 million investment also ensures Pelham remains an attractive place to invest, live and work.

“Our government is working hard to ensure continued access to reliable, affordable and clean electricity for Ontario’s homes and businesses,” said Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West.

“I am pleased to see Hydro One invest in our local distribution network as Niagara continues to grow.”

“At Hydro One we are committed to building a grid for the future in order to support local businesses, residents and the economy,” said Teri French, Executive Vice-President of Operations and Customer Experience at Hydro One.

“We know that when the power goes out, life grinds to a halt. This investment will help energize life for Pelham and energy demands in the area for years to come.”

“Our community is growing quickly and our need for clean electricity is growing with it,” said Marvin Junkin, Mayor of the Town of Pelham.

“I am thrilled that Hydro One is making investments to support our community for generations to come. It is important that we proactively invest in upgrades to the system and Hydro One has done just that.”

The project, which started a year ago, included building a third distribution line and reconfiguring the distribution system. Thanks to a collaborative effort that included advocacy from local officials and feedback from the community, the strain on the local system has been alleviated which is expected to improve reliability and the quality of power delivered to local homes and businesses.