Sault residents voice concerns over possible path for new North Shore transmission line

The creation of a new transmission line into Sault Ste. Marie has some residents upset due to a proposed route the line would take.

The creation of a new transmission line into Sault Ste. Marie has some residents upset due to a proposed route the line would take.

Hydro One's North Shore Line could be built through the Hiawatha Highlands, a popular four-season nature area in the region.

Outdoor enthusiasts say that one of the Sault’s premiere outdoor tourism destinations and recreational areas could be disrupted if the new transmission line cuts through it.

An environmental assessment is underway for a 230-kilovolt line from the Mississagi transformer station to the Third Line transformer station.

Among the proposed routes is segment 3B which would cut through the highlands.

More information on the proposed routes, including an interactive map, can be found on Hydro One’s website.