New Transformer Station Proposed

Hydro One is eyeing the township of Chapple as the potential location of a new transformer station for the Rainy River district.

The transformer is to replace an aging one located near Fort Frances.

Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says it would also be more central to the area Hydro One serves.

"It would improve the power supply and provide more capacity to the area," says Gauvin. "If the actual lines don't have to carry electricity quite as part, that's better in terms of power supply."

Hydro One has currently initiated a Class Environmental Assessment on the project and will hold a public information meetings later this year.