PROJECT UPDATE AND INVITATION TO SECOND PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

Class Environmental Assessment Seaton Municipal Transformer Station (MTS)

In October 2016, VeridianConnections (Veridian) andHydro One Networks Inc.(Hydro One) initiated anupdated Class EnvironmentalAssessment (Class EA) toevaluate the construction of a new municipal transformerstation (Seaton MTS) and itsconnection to Hydro One’shigh voltage transmissionsystem. Through anassessment of anticipatedfuture electricity demand inPickering, Veridian identifiedthat a new transformer stationwould best serve the growingnumber of homes andbusinesses. To ensure thisproposed facility has anadequate supply of power, it must be connected to Hydro One’s grid.

Veridian and Hydro One havenow selected the preferredstation site and route optionfrom three alternatives initiallyidentified. The preferredoption, Site 2 on the map, was determined based on theanalysis of technical, environmental and socio-economic factors, as well as First Nations and Métis, public, andstakeholder feedback.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT & PROJECT PLANNING Public input and feedback is an important part of projectplanning and the Class EA process provides opportunities for us to hear from you. We encourage you to attend our upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC) to learn more aboutthe preferred station site and route selection. Members of theproject team will be available to discuss the approvals process,environmental studies, considerations and mitigations as well as proposed construction methods.

Please join us on:

Thursday, March 2, 20176:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Veridian Connections Inc. – Boardroom55 Taunton Road East, Ajax, ON

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The preferred option is partially located on Ministry ofInfrastructure (MOI) owned lands. These land holdings are also being evaluated through the Class EA process to satisfy the requirements of the MOI Class EA for Public Works.

NEXT STEPSLater this year, a draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period.Information on where to view the document will be advertised in local newspapers and posted on the project website.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONIf you are interested in hearing more about this project but are unable to attend the PIC, and/or wish to be added to theproject contact list, please contact:

Andrew Roberts Project Manager, WSP Canada Inc. e: Andrew.Roberts@wspgroup.com t: (905) 882-4211 x6152

Veridian’s website: www.Veridian.on.ca/EA-Study-Seaton

Hydro One’s website:www.HydroOne.com/Projects/SeatonTS

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