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Together, we can cut electricity costs, fight climate change and deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy to Ontarians, all while creating jobs and boosting the local economy  —  and it all starts right here in Meaford.

TC Energy is proposing developing, building and operating a safe electricity storage facility at the 4^th Canadian Division Training military base in Meaford.

Over the coming years, Ontario’s electricity demand is expected to increase. As we transition away from fossil fuel generation, we need to work now to make sure our electricity infrastructure can handle that demand – why not make it clean? Using water and gravity, this project is effectively a natural battery and a made-in-Meaford electricity solution for all of Ontario.  

It’s an ideal way to help secure Ontario’s energy future. This critical, clean energy project will give priority to local skilled workers, material suppliers and vendors, and enable a vibrant local economy.

The safe, state-of-the-art technology will enable Ontario to transition away from fossil fuel power generation, optimize the power grid and generate enough flexible, clean energy to power one million homes while protecting Georgian Bay and the local environment.

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What’s in it for Meaford and the region?

This made-in-Ontario project will provide a lasting local impact through employment, investments in local businesses and the community.

Benefits for our community: 

An independent report done by the Canadian Centre of Economic Analysis (CANCEA) – read the summary or the full report here – outlined that the Ontario Pumped Storage Project would  add 41,200 jobs, supporting major supply chains in Ontario, and be a big lift to rural communities.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Generates high quality jobs for Ontarians: According to the CANCEA report, the Project would generate 41,200 jobs. Of those, over the four-year peak construction period, the Project would create 1,700 direct and indirect construction jobs annually.
• A Made-in-Ontario Project built by provincial and national supply chains: Of the total capital investment, 83% remains in Canada of which 92% stays in Ontario. This ensures that Canadian and Ontarian individuals and businesses are put first, with over 110,000 Ontarians benefiting throughout the Project’s lifetime.
• Investing in Meaford: Working closely with local government and community organizations, we are investing in opportunities that focus on local needs through local partnerships and initiatives that will enhance the long-term quality of life in Meaford. 
• Contributes to the prosperity of rural economies: Over 20,000 rural households will benefit from the Project. Of the total employment and GDP benefits, 61% and 65%, respectively, will occur in rural parts of the province.
• A climate-change solution with reliable energy: Reduce carbon emissions by 490,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to taking 150,000 cars off Ontario’s roads, all while providing reliable electricity to Ontario homes and businesses when it is needed most (Navigant 2020).

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Your feedback matters

Valuable community feedback led us to make significant project design enhancements to protect the local environment and Georgian Bay.

We encourage the community to visit us at our new Community Information Centre at 390 N Sykes St., Meaford, ON N4L 1J4, where you can continue to provide feedback, ask questions and learn more about the project.

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Recent announcements

April 2024 CANCEA Report

Ontario Pumped Storage Project– Winter 2024 Community Update 

Made-in-Ontario Pumped Storage will enhance Province's energy supply mix 

TC Energy’s Pumped Storage Project moving to final evaluation

Ontario Pumped Storage Project receives support from Meaford Council

Making Meaford greener

A century of experience ensuring reservoir safety is a top priority

Makwa-Cahill announces early contractor engagement with TC Energy on pumped storage project

Hatch brings global engineering experience to the project

The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup welcomes Ontario Pumped Storage as new Collaborative Sponsor

Georgian College researchers launch new multi-stage project with TC Energy to identify local trade, service, and people resource providers within Grey, Bruce and Simcoe counties

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s in it for Meaford?

The Ontario Pumped Storage Project (OPS) will contribute to a vibrant local economy for Meaford. Built just outside of town, the project will bring many community, social, and economic benefits. It will prioritize local workers, materials, suppliers, and services. By creating good, high paying jobs throughout the region, this means more spending at local restaurants and small businesses.

This made-in-Ontario Project will provide a lasting impact through employment and investments in local and regional businesses and our community.

• Generates high quality jobs for Ontarians: The Project generates the equivalent of 41,000 jobs, of which 66% are full-time positions. During the 4-year peak construction period, over 1,700 construction jobs would be directly or indirectly supported each year.
• Is built through provincial and national supply chains: Of the total capital investment, 83% remains in Canada of which 92% stays in Ontario. This ensures that Canadian and Ontarian individuals and businesses are put first, with over 110,000 Ontarians benefiting.
• Investing in Meaford: Working closely with local government and community organizations, we are investing in opportunities that focus on local needs through local partnerships and initiatives that will enhance the long-term quality of life in Meaford. 
• Contributes to the prosperity of rural economies: Of the total employment and GDP benefits, 61% and 65%, respectively, are in more rural regions 3.59% of the total gross operating surplus and labour income benefits occur in more rural economies.
• A climate-change solution with reliable energy: Reduce carbon emissions by 490,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to taking 150,000 cars off Ontario’s roads, all while providing reliable electricity to Ontario homes and businesses when it is needed most (Navigant 2020).