Updates
Wataynikaneyap Power receives Ontario Energy Board approval to construct the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project
Thunder Bay, Ontario (GlobeNewswire April 2, 2019) -Wataynikaneyap Power LP (Wataynikaneyap Power) announced today that the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) has approved the Company’s leave to construct (“LTC”) application, which was filed in June 2018.
Wataynikaneyap Power First Nation Partnership Expands to Include Mishkeegogamang First Nation and Ojibway Nation of Saugeen; Fortis sells minority position to Algonquin
THUNDER BAY (January 17, 2019)—Less than a month after Wataynikaneyap Power energized its first line to bring grid power to the First Nation community of Pikangikum, another historic milestone has been reached.
Today, Wataynikaneyap Power announced that Mishkeegogamang and Ojibway Nation of Saugeen legally joined the First Nations-led power project, bringing the number of First Nations communities who are equal owners in the project to 24.
First Light Comes from Canada’s Largest First Nations Led Infrastructure Project
Pikangikum FirstNation Officially Connected to Ontario’sPower Grid through the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Line Project
Wataynikaneyap Power Continues to Build Capacity with More Training Program Graduates
Participants from the second round of Line Crew Ground Support celebrated their graduation today with their families. The graduates are all from the Wataynikaneyap owner communities with some living off-reserve.
Notice of Completion/Notice of Opportunity to Review Final ESR for Phase 2 - Connecting 17 Remote First Nation Communities
Wataynikaneyap has issued its Final Environmental Study Report (ESR) for the Phase 2 Connecting 17 Remote First Nation Communities Project for review by Aboriginal communities and groups, agency and public stakeholder review.
Watanikaneyap Power Transmission EPC Contract Bidders List and General contact information
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Engineering, Procurement, Construction Request for Proposals Issued for the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project.
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO (November 5, 2018) – Wataynikaneyap Power LP (“Wataynikaneyap Power”) is pleased to announce that Hatch Ltd., it’s Owner’s Engineer, has issued the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Request for Proposal packages (“EPC RFP”) for the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project.
Wataynikaneyap Power (EB-2018-0190) - Presentation of Application
Wataynikaneyap Power will bepresenting its leave to construct application (EB-2018-0190) to the OEB onFriday, November 2, 2018, beginning at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. You may go tothe OEB’s website and access the presentation slides and listen to the livestreaming audio at:
Notice of Application and Hearing for Wataynikaneyap’s Application to the Ontario Energy Board for Leave to Construct its Transmission Project
The Ontario Energy Board has issued a Notice of Application and Hearing in connection with Wataynikaneyap’s application for leave to construct its transmission project.
Wataynikaneyap Power LP Announces Pre-Qualified Proponents to receive Engineering, Procurement, Construction Request for Proposal packages (EPC RFP) for Phase 1 & 2 of the Project
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO (September 18, 2018) – Wataynikaneyap Power LP (“Wataynikaneyap Power”) announced that it has selected the following pre-qualified proponents to receive EPC RFP packages for Phase 1 and 2 of the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project.
Re: Notice of Completion of Ministry Review for the Wataynikaneyap New Transmission Line to Pickle Lake Environmental Assessment
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has completed its review of the Wataynikaneyap New Transmission Line to Pickle Lake Environmental Assessment. The Ministry Review is available for review and comment until October 5, 2018 at https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-review-new-transmission-line-pickle-lake-project-environmental-assessment
Letter to Public Viewing Watay Ministry Review
Notice of Completion – Watay Review
Amended Phase 1 EA and Errata
Wataynikaneyap Power L.P. (Wataynikaneyap) is a licenced transmission company owned by 22 First Nation communities and Fortis Inc., with the objective of connecting remote First Nation communities currently serviced by diesel generation in Northwest Ontario.