able to get more work done
for dollar spent.”
One of the early challenges
involved with the project was
“with respect to our contract-
ing methodology. We tried
some new business approach-
es - in the construction phase
we used ‘earned value man-
agement’ for the first time on
a large-scale project to huge
success. I give credit to that
tool for keeping us on the
timeline with the costs and
the accomplishments.”
The Bruce to Milton Trans-
mission Line also looks to in-
tegrate over a dozen wind and
solar projects. The project is
expected to transport in ex-
cess of 3,000 megawatts (MW)
of clean and renewable power
from the Bruce area to south-
ern Ontario. Ontario Energy
Minister Brad Duguid stated,
“The Bruce to Milton trans-
mission line is an integral part
of Ontario's Long-Term Energy
Plan to build a clean, modern
and reliable energy system
and replace dirty-coal with
cleaner sources of power.”
Looking to the future, Hydro
One is expecting to gain
“OEB approval this year and
hopefully break ground next
spring” on a new transmission
station in Clarington, just east
of Oshawa, as well as another
project located on the Detroit
River.
As Hydro One moves forward
as a transmitter of clean en-
ergy, the company is steadfast
in their belief that working
with local residents, business-
es, and communities is the
best course of action. They
will continue to serve local in-
terests in an “open, fair and
transparent manner”, ulti-
mately delivering reliable and
affordable electricity across
Ontario.
DECEMBER 2013
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