The Municipality of Lakeshore will benefit after receiving $8-million in new local investments, including $5.8-million to directly support culture and recreation projects.
During Tuesday's council meeting, a report for information was presented on a new Community Support Agreement signed on Tuesday between Hydro One and the municipality.
The partnership is part of Hydro One's transmission expansion that will support the agri-food sector, economic growth, and the region's clean energy future.
Mayor Tracey Bailey says she wanted to thank Hydro One for working with Lakeshore to create the agreement that benefits everyone.
During the meeting, council approved the final agreement and reviewed a preliminary list of cultural and recreational projects.
A follow-up report on potential projects with council feedback is expected to come back to council later this year.
The community is invited to share their ideas and feedback on potential projects using the online feedback form.
As demand for electricity in southwest Ontario is anticipated to grow over the next several years, Hydro One began construction on a new double-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line from the Chatham Switching Station in Chatham-Kent to the Lakeshore Switching Station in spring 2023 to ensure power is available when and where it is needed in the region.
Other upcoming Hydro One infrastructure projects in Lakeshore include a transmission line that will run from Longwood Transformer Station to Lakeshore's station, and a line that will connect the Windsor area to Lakeshore.