Metrolinx has requested that Enbridge Gas relocate existing natural gas infrastructure at various locations in the district of Scarborough in the City of Toronto to accommodate construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) Transit Project.
The Kennedy Station Relocation Project involves the relocation of natural gas pipelines and infrastructure that conflict with construction required for the SSE Transit Project. Natural gas service will be maintained to existing Enbridge Gas customers.
New pipelines will be constructed in two phases.
- Phase 1, which began in February 2024, consists of the relocation and construction of approximately 430 m of natural gas pipelines. Construction was completed in March 2024.
- Phase 2, proposed to commence in April 2025, consists of the relocation of and construction of approximately 401 m of natural gas pipelines.
A new District Regulator Station and a bollard protection system will also be relocated onto a permanent private property easement at 2500 Eglinton Ave. E. as part of Phase 2.
Regulatory approval is required prior to construction. A Leave to Construct (LTC) application was filed with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) on Dec. 7, 2022 and was approved on May 9, 2023.
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A virtual public information session was held from May 4 - 17, 2022 to provide details about the project. During this period, members of the public, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders were invited to visit our website to review the project and provide comments.
The slides from the presentation and the video presentation are avilable to view.
The project’s Environmental Report was completed in June 2022.
Additional updates will be posted in this section as the project progresses.
| Task | Undertakings | Proposed Timeline / Date |
|---|---|---|
| Public Consultation | Meetings and / or correspondence with provincial and municipal representatives and agencies, and other key stakeholders | Spring 2022 |
| Receive input from stakeholders to influence the Environmental Report | Spring 2022 | |
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Dillon Consulting conducted a public consultation process through a virtual information session. |
May 4 – 17, 2022 | |
| Preparation of the Environmental Report | Preparation of the Environmental Report based on collected data. Report includes impact assessment and mitigation recommendations. | June 2022 |
| Circulation to Ontario Pipelines Coordinating Committee (OPCC) |
Enbridge Gas filed the Environmental Report with the OPCC. The purpose of the OPCC filing is to coordinate the Ontario government review of facilities projects requiring approval from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). |
Fall 2022 |
| Leave to Construct application filed with OEB | Enbridge Gas filed a Leave to Construct application with the OEB. | Dec. 7, 2022 |
| Notice of Hearing | The OEB issued the Notice of Hearing. | Jan. 13, 2023 |
| OEB Decision | The OEB approved the LTC application. | May 9, 2023 |
| Construction Start (Phase 1) | Construction activities began on Phase 1 of the project. | February 2024 |
| Construction Finish (Phase 1) | Construction on Phase 1 is completed. | March 2024 |
| Potential Construction Start (Phase 2) | Begin construction activities on Phase 2 pending receipt of all permit and approvals. | April 2025 |
| Potential Construction Finish (Phase 2) | Construction completion including remediation activities. | July 2025 |
The collective input from Indigenous communities, government agencies, municipalities, stakeholders, the public and landowners play an integral role in the route and site selection process.
Prior to construction, public input is sought to ensure that the community is advised of the proposed project and involved in the decision-making process. Public consultation is a key component of the Environmental Report.
The consultation program also helps to identify and address stakeholder concerns and provide the opportunity for meaningful participation in the project review and development process. Input received from the public information session is used to help finalize the project and any mitigation plans that may be implemented during construction.
Once the Leave to Construct (LTC) application is made to the OEB, any party with an interest in the project, including members of the public, may participate in the process.
Public notification
Virtual information session
Members of the public, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders were invited to attend the virtual information session between May 4 – 17, 2022 to review the project and to provide comments.
You may view the slides from the presentation and the video presentation.
Project commencement letters
Notice of Project Commencement letters were mailed out to the Ontario Pipeline Coordinating Committee, agencies, local municipalities, directly and indirectly affected landowners, and Indigenous communities in April 2022.
View the Notice of Project Commencement.
Newspaper advertisements
The Notice of Project Commencement was published in the Scarborough Mirror on April 28, 2022.
This project is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), an independent government agency that regulates the electricity and natural gas sectors. After a public review and hearing, the OEB approved the Leave to Construct (LTC) application. All regulatory files about the project will be available in this section.
Environmental report
In accordance with the OEB's “Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipeline and Facilities in Ontario, 7th Edition 2016”, Enbridge Gas retained the services of Dillon Consulting, an independent environmental consultant, to complete an environmental assessment for the proposed project.
The environmental assessment identifies potential impacts of the proposed project on the social, economic and natural environments; local and/or provincial concerns regarding the proposed project; determines the preferred routing of the pipeline segments; and gathers input from government agencies, stakeholders, Indigenous communities, affected landowners and the public. It may also include mitigation and monitoring measures to minimize the potential impacts of the natural gas distribution pipelines and associated facilities on the environment. The data, analysis and results of the environmental assessment will be detailed in the Environmental Report.
The Environmental Report may be viewed here.
Leave to Construct application
A Leave to Construct application was filed with the OEB on Dec. 7, 2022 and was approved on May 9, 2023.
Read the Leave to Construct application and the OEB's Decision and Order.
Notice of hearing - English version
Notice of hearing - French version
Contact information
For matters related to the environmental assessment, please contact:
Adele Mochrie
Dillon Consulting Ltd.
Phone: 519-438-1288, ext. 1268
KennedyStationProject@dillon.ca
Other contact:
Kristin Kimpinski
Environmental Advisor
Enbridge Gas Inc.
kristin.kimpinski@enbridge.com
The Lawrence East Station Relocation Project involves the relocation of natural gas pipelines and infrastructure that conflict with construction required for the SSE Transit Project. Natural gas service will be maintained to existing Enbridge Gas customers.
The project includes the construction of approximately 79 m of 4-inch natural gas pipeline and 266 m of 6-inch natural gas pipeline in the vicinity of Lawrence Avenue East and McCowan Road.
Regulatory approval is required prior to construction. A Leave to Construct (LTC) application was filed with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) on Nov. 7, 2023 and was approved on April 18, 2024.
Project status/timeline
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Feasibility
-
Environmental studies
-
Regulatory review
-
Regulatory approval
-
Under construction
-
In-service
Project status/timeline
-
Feasibility
-
Environmental studies
-
Regulatory review
-
Regulatory approval
-
Under construction
-
In-service
A virtual public information session was held from March 13 - 26, 2023 to share more details about this project. During this period, members of the public, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders were invited to review the project and provide comments.
The materials and presentation from the public information session are available here.
The project’s Environmental Report was completed in August 2023.
Additional updates will be posted in this section as the project progresses.
| Task | Undertakings | Proposed Timeline / Date |
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| Selection of study area | Assess the area for potential routes based on known existing constraints. | January 2023 |
| Public consultation | Meetings and / or correspondence with provincial and municipal representatives and agencies, and other key stakeholders. | Spring 2023 |
| Receive input from stakeholders to influence the Environmental Report. | Spring 2023 | |
| Dillon Consulting conducted a public consultation process that included a virtual information session. | March 13-26, 2023 | |
| Route selection | Evaluate data collected during environmental assessment and select a preferred route. | Spring 2023 |
| Preparation of Environmental Report | Prepare the Environmental Report based on collected data. Report includes impact assessment and mitigation recommendations. | Summer 2023 |
| Circulation to Ontario Pipelines Coordinating Committee (OPCC) |
Enbridge Gas files the Environmental Report with the OPCC. The purpose of the OPCC is to coordinate the Ontario government review of facilities projects in Ontario requiring approval from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). |
Summer 2023 |
| Leave to Construct application filed with OEB | Enbridge Gas filed a Leave to Construct Application with the OEB. | Nov. 7, 2023 |
| Notice of Hearing | OEB issued the Notice of Hearing | Dec.1, 2023 |
| OEB decision | The OEB approved the LTC application. | April 18, 2024 |
| Potential construction start | Begin construction activities pending receipt of all permits and approvals. | Summer 2024 |
| Potential construction completion |
Construction completion including remediation activities. | Fall 2024 |
Indigenous and community engagement
For new construction projects, the collective input from Indigenous communities, government agencies, municipalities, stakeholders, the public and landowners play an integral role in the route and site selection process.
Prior to construction, public input is sought to ensure that the community is advised of the proposed project and involved in the decision-making process. Public consultation is a key component of the Environmental Report.
The consultation program also helps to identify and address stakeholder concerns and provide the opportunity for meaningful participation in the project review and development process. Input received from the public information session is used to help finalize the project and any mitigation plans that may be implemented during construction.
Once the Leave to Construct (LTC) application is made to the Ontario Energy Board, any party with an interest in the project, including members of the public, may participate in this process.
Public notification
Online advertisements and project commencement
Targeted online advertisements in support of the virtual public information session ran between Feb. 27, 2023 and the start of the session. Notice of project commencement letters were distributed to residents in the area near the project in March 2023. The notice of project commencement was also published in The Scarborough Mirror on March 2 and March 9, 2023.
View the notice of project commencement.
Public information session
A virtual public information session took place from March 13 – 26, 2023.
The presentation is available here.
The Scarborough Subway Extension – Lawrence Avenue East Station Relocation Project is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), an independent government agency that regulates the electricity and natural gas sectors. After a public review and hearing, the OEB approved the Project’s Leave to Construct (LTC) application. All regulatory files about the project will be available in this section.
Environmental Report
In accordance with the OEB's “Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipeline and Facilities in Ontario, 7th Edition 2016”, Enbridge Gas retained the services of independent environmental consultant Dillon Consulting Ltd. to complete the environmental assessment for this project.
The environmental assessment identifies potential impacts of the proposed project on the social, economic and natural environments; local and/or provincial concerns regarding the proposed project; determines the preferred routing of the pipeline segments; and gathers input from government agencies, stakeholders, Indigenous communities, affected landowners and the public. It may also include mitigation and monitoring measures to minimize the potential impacts of the natural gas distribution pipelines and associated facilities on the environment. The data, analysis and results of the environmental assessment are detailed in the Environmental Report.
The Environmental Report can be viewed here.
Leave to Construct application
A Leave to Construct application was filed with the OEB on Dec. 1, 2023 and was approved on April 18, 2024.
Read the Leave to Construct application and the OEB’s Decision and Order.
On Dec. 1, 2023, the OEB issued the Notice of Hearing for the proceeding (English) (French).
Contact information
For matters related to the environmental assessment, please contact:
Natalie Taylor
Dillon Consulting Ltd.
Phone: 519-571-9833, ext. 3154
LawrenceEastStationProject@dillon.ca
Other contact:
Kristin Kimpinski
Environmental Advisor
Enbridge Gas Inc.
kristin.kimpinski@enbridge.com
