The Ontario Power Authority today, September 30th, 2009, awards Trans Canada Pipeline  a 20-year contract to bulid, own and operate the 900 MW Oakville Generating Station (OGS).  The plant will be located at Royal Windsor Drive just northwest of the deadend at Maple Grove Road.

Contract negotiations are expected to conclude by the end of October, 2009 and construction complete by the end of 2013, generating 25 new jobs for Oakville.

Next steps involve completing an Environmental Review Report which will be made available for public review and comment in the fall. According to the Trans Canada press release, emissions from OGS will meet or better all environmental regulatory standards. TransCanada must receive approval from the Ministry of the Environment on impacts such as air quality and noise before construction of the facility can proceed. Local community input is very important and extensive consultations will continue with stakeholders.