Hydro One Announces new Ontario Grid Control Centre
Sept 27, 2019
Hydro One announced it is moving forward with plans to build a new Ontario grid control centre in Orillia. This new, state-of-the-art facility is expected to serve as one of the company’s technology hubs and will ensure the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to communities across all of Ontario for years to come.
Darlene Bradley, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Hydro One said, “We are committed to this investment of approximately $150 million in Orillia, which is expected to bring long-term economic value to the city and its local businesses.”
The location in Orillia was selected for improved accessibility, cost considerations and minimal impact on employees currently working at the existing grid control centre in Barrie. The company anticipates moving approximately 150-250 high-quality jobs to this facility.
Once the new Ontario grid control centre is completed, the existing facility in Barrie will operate as the back-up control centre. Hydro One anticipates construction will begin later this year. This new building has previously been referred to as the Integrated System Operating Centre (ISOC).
