East Gwillimbury Community Expansion Project | Ontario

East Gwillimbury residents will soon be able to benefit from access to a reliable energy source for their homes and businesses.

This project includes the construction of approximately 37.3kms of natural gas pipeline, and two stations to total an estimated cost of $8.4M, made possible by:

A $1/month contribution from new and existing natural gas utility customers in Ontario, which was implemented on July 1, 2019.
An expansion surcharge (ES) of $0.23 per cubic metre of natural gas used will apply to all customers who connect to the community expansion pipe until the end of the expansion surcharge term.
- For example if a residential home used 2,320m³ of natural gas per year this charge would be $0.23m³ x 2,320m³/12 months= $44/month.
- The ES is typically higher in the winter months when the heating system is in use vs summer months.
A $8.4 million from the Ontario Government’s Natural Gas Expansion Program.

We’re working in many project areas across Ontario as we prepare for future natural gas community expansion projects as part of the Ontario Government’s Natural Gas Expansion Program. Area residents may see our crews completing soil sampling, land surveying, test digs and holding field meetings, which are all activities that help inform our project routes and timelines for construction. This pre-work is ongoing, and you may occasionally notice equipment in operation, and some noise. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. This work is being conducted by Enbridge Gas employees, or contractors working on our behalf. All employees and contractors carry identification at all times.

Where will gas be available?

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*Natural gas project scope subject to change during the design and construction phases of the project.

For the environmental study, a 125 metre Study Area will be captured on either side of the Preliminary Preferred Route and ancillary facilities. Due to the size and scale of this map, a 125 metre Study Area would not be clearly visible.

Preliminary Preferred Route (PPR)

The project involves the construction of two stations; one near the intersection of Mount Albert Road and McCowan Road and one near the intersection north of Warden Avenue and Doane Road.
Enbridge Gas has identified a preliminary preferred route consisting of multiple small segments of plastic distribution pipeline, of which includes a combination of approximately 27 kilometres (km) and 10.3 km of 2- inch polyethylene (PE), and 4- inch PE, respectively, for a total of approximately 37.3 kilometers (km).
The preliminary preferred route includes segments along Bathurst Street, Queensville Sideroad, Davis Drive, McCowan Road, and Mount Albert Road at Yonge Street. Also included are proposed segments in Holland Landing along 2nd Concession Road south of Mount Albert Road. Additionally, there are proposed segments to tie into existing infrastructure at Woodbine and Holborn Road, Mount Albert Road and McCowan Road, Centre Street, McCowan Road and Ravenshoe Road.
Please refer to the map to see the proposed routes and study areas for the project.
Enbridge Gas has hired Dillon Consulting Limited, a third-party environmental consultant, to complete a detailed review of the proposed route in terms of the environmental and socio-economic impacts.
The final pipeline route is determined based on Enbridge Gas’ current infrastructure in place, the results of the environmental assessment of the proposed routes and in consultation with affected Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and public input.
As this is a community expansion project, the final route also considers servicing the largest number of potential customers.

The preliminary proposed route(s) and ancillary facilities have been developed for purposes of an assessment of potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts and do not represent the final project scope/design that will provide access to natural gas to end-use customers.

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Project status

Economic feasibility
Under design
Regulatory project approval
Construction underway
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Economic feasibility
Under design
Regulatory project approval
Construction underway
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Project information

Timeline

Task	Undertakings	Proposed Timeline/Date
Selection of Preliminary Routes	Enbridge Gas assessment of current and future network demand. System analysis and network design confirm.	April 2023
Public Consultation	Meetings and / or correspondence with indigenous communities, provincial and municipal representatives and agencies, and other key stakeholders.	November 2022
Public Consultation	Receive input from indigenous communities and stakeholders to influence the Environmental Report.	August 2023
Preparation of Environmental Report	Prepare the Environmental Report based on collected data. Report includes impact assessment, and mitigation recommendations.	August 2023
Circulation to Ontario Pipelines Coordinating Committee (OPCC) and Indigenous Communities	Enbridge Gas to file the Environmental Report with the OPCC and Indigenous Communities. The purpose of the OPCC is to coordinate the Ontario government review of facilities projects in Ontario requiring approval from the OEB, with the goal.	September 2023
OEB Leave to Construct Application	Enbridge Gas to file a Leave to Construct Application with the OEB.	November 2023
Notice of application	OEB issues the notice of application.	Q1 2024
Potential construction start	Begin construction activities pending receipt of all permit and approvals.	Q1 2025
Potential construction completion	Construction completion including remediation activities.	Q2 2025

Project consultation

Indigenous and community engagement

For this project, 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 was obtained to ensure that the community is advised of the proposed project, and to involve the public in the decision-making process. Public consultation is a key component of the Environmental Report.

By providing the public with an opportunity to receive information about the Project, the consultation program helps identify and address stakeholder concerns, and have meaningful participation into the Project review and development process.

Public input from the Virtual and In-Person Open Houses was used to help finalize the project and mitigation plans to be implemented during construction.

Now that the Leave to Construct (LTC) application has been submitted to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), any party with an interest in the Project, including members of the public, has an opportunity to participate in the process.

Public notification

Newspaper advertisements

The Notice of Study Commencement and Public Open House for the Project appeared in East Gwillimbury Express on June 22, 2023 and again on June 29, 2023. You can view it here.

Open House

Indigenous consultation and stakeholder engagement is an important part of this study. Members of indigenous communities, the public, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders were invited to attend the Open House to review the project and provide comments. The in-person public information session was held on July 6 at Mount Albert Lions Hall, 5057 Mt Albert Rd, Mount Albert, Ontario, L0G 1M0. The virtual information session took place from July 6, 2023 to July 17, 2023.

Copies of the information session material (including presentation boards, transcript, and questionnaire) are available below. Comments received up to and including Aug. 11, 2023 will be included in the Environmental Report for the Project and comments received after this date will still be considered and included, as required, during the Project planning stages.

Regulatory information

The East Gwillimbury Community Expansion 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 will be able to approve the Project’s application. All regulatory files about the Project will be available in this section.

Environment 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 Limited to complete the environmental assessment for this 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; 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 pipeline and associated facilities on the environment. The data, analysis and results of the environmental assessment will be detailed in the environmental report, OPCC update letter and environmental report amendment.

Leave to Construct application

Enbridge Gas filed a Leave to Construct application for this project on Nov. 28, 2023.

On Jan. 11, 2024, the OEB issued the Notice of Hearing for the project.

Interrogatory Responses

Project calendar

Timeline

Task	Undertakings	Proposed Timeline/Date
Selection of Preliminary Routes	Enbridge Gas assessment of current and future network demand. System analysis and network design confirm.	April 2023
Public Consultation	Meetings and / or correspondence with indigenous communities, provincial and municipal representatives and agencies, and other key stakeholders.	November 2022
Public Consultation	Receive input from indigenous communities and stakeholders to influence the Environmental Report.	August 2023
Preparation of Environmental Report	Prepare the Environmental Report based on collected data. Report includes impact assessment, and mitigation recommendations.	August 2023
Circulation to Ontario Pipelines Coordinating Committee (OPCC) and Indigenous Communities	Enbridge Gas to file the Environmental Report with the OPCC and Indigenous Communities. The purpose of the OPCC is to coordinate the Ontario government review of facilities projects in Ontario requiring approval from the OEB, with the goal.	September 2023
OEB Leave to Construct Application	Enbridge Gas to file a Leave to Construct Application with the OEB.	November 2023
Notice of application	OEB issues the notice of application.	Q1 2024
Potential construction start	Begin construction activities pending receipt of all permit and approvals.	Q1 2025
Potential construction completion	Construction completion including remediation activities.	Q2 2025

Project consultation

Indigenous and community engagement

For this project, 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 was obtained to ensure that the community is advised of the proposed project, and to involve the public in the decision-making process. Public consultation is a key component of the Environmental Report.

By providing the public with an opportunity to receive information about the Project, the consultation program helps identify and address stakeholder concerns, and have meaningful participation into the Project review and development process.

Public input from the Virtual and In-Person Open Houses was used to help finalize the project and mitigation plans to be implemented during construction.

Now that the Leave to Construct (LTC) application has been submitted to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), any party with an interest in the Project, including members of the public, has an opportunity to participate in the process.

Public notification

Newspaper advertisements

The Notice of Study Commencement and Public Open House for the Project appeared in East Gwillimbury Express on June 22, 2023 and again on June 29, 2023. You can view it here.

Open House

Indigenous consultation and stakeholder engagement is an important part of this study. Members of indigenous communities, the public, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders were invited to attend the Open House to review the project and provide comments. The in-person public information session was held on July 6 at Mount Albert Lions Hall, 5057 Mt Albert Rd, Mount Albert, Ontario, L0G 1M0. The virtual information session took place from July 6, 2023 to July 17, 2023.

Copies of the information session material (including presentation boards, transcript, and questionnaire) are available below. Comments received up to and including Aug. 11, 2023 will be included in the Environmental Report for the Project and comments received after this date will still be considered and included, as required, during the Project planning stages.

Regulatory information

The East Gwillimbury Community Expansion 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 will be able to approve the Project’s application. All regulatory files about the Project will be available in this section.

Environment 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 Limited to complete the environmental assessment for this 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; 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 pipeline and associated facilities on the environment. The data, analysis and results of the environmental assessment will be detailed in the environmental report, OPCC update letter and environmental report amendment.

Leave to Construct application

Enbridge Gas filed a Leave to Construct application for this project on Nov. 28, 2023.

On Jan. 11, 2024, the OEB issued the Notice of Hearing for the project.

Interrogatory Responses

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There are many alternatives to serve your energy needs. Visit Natural Resources Canada to learn more about alternative technologies such as heat pumps. Please consult your HVAC provider about energy options, building considerations and costs to meet your specific needs.

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Where will gas be available?

Preliminary Preferred Route (PPR)

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Project status

Project information

Timeline

Project consultation

Indigenous and community engagement

Public notification

Regulatory information

Environment report

Leave to Construct application

Project calendar

Timeline

Project consultation

Project consultation

Indigenous and community engagement

Public notification

Regulatory information

Regulatory information

Environment report

Leave to Construct application

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