On December 21, 2012 Enbridge filed an application with the OEB for leave to construct the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Project. The purpose of the GTA Project is to:
i) support future customer growth for the period 2015 to 2025;
ii) eliminate distribution system constraints;
iii) diversify gas supply entry points into the Enbridge distribution system;
iv) reduce operational risks; and
v) provide improved reliability, risk mitigation, and cost savings for upstream gas supply.
The GTA Project has a western component, referred to as Segment A and an eastern component, referred to as Segment B.
On January 30, 2014, the OEB issued the Decision and Order granting approval of the GTA Project.