Planning Underway For North Shore Hydroelectric Project

 
 

February 9, 2010 11:00 AM

McGuinty Government Helping Build New Sources Of Renewable Energy

A proposed hydroelectric plant on Lizard Creek could help reduce energy costs and position the region for future growth. With the support of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), Lizard Creek Power is developing plans and applying for permits and approvals for a one-megawatt hydroelectric power plant in North Shore Township. This could provide enough electricity for 1,000 homes. This planning phase of the project has created eight to 10 part-time jobs.

If approved, construction could begin as early as November 2010.

QUICK FACTS

 
  • The NOHFC is investing $90,000 in the project.
  • Waterpower, or hydroelectricity, is the backbone of Ontario's renewable energy supply, contributing 26 per cent (nearly 8,000 megawatts) of all electricity used in the province.
  • Ontario has more than 250,000 lakes and tens of thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams. About 50 lake and river systems currently provide all of Ontario's installed waterpower.
  • Ontario's waterpower industry directly employs more than 1,600 people and supports another 2,000 jobs

CONTACTS

  • Joanne Ghiz
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3638
    joanne.ghiz@nullontario.ca
  • Michel Lavoie
    Communications Services Branch
    705-564-7125
    michel.lavoie@nullontario.ca



Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north


 

"For communities in this region, blessed with plentiful water resources, waterpower projects can boost economic development and independence."

 – Mike Brown
MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin

"Building clean, affordable and sustainable sources of electricity is a priority for our government. The NOHFC is helping northern businesses and non-profit organizations pursue local solutions to generating renewable energy."

 – Michael Gravelle
Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, and chair of the NOHFC

 
 
 
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