Eganville Community Expansion Project | Ontario

Residents within the Townships of Bonnechere Valley, North Algona Wilberforce and Admaston/Bromley will soon be able to benefit from access to a cost-effective and reliable energy source for their homes and businesses.

The Eganville Community Expansion Project (the Project) will enable Enbridge Gas to provide natural gas to approximately 656 forecasted residential customers and 67 commercial customers over a 10-year period.

The Project is funded by approximately $26 million from the Ontario Government’s Natural Gas Expansion Program, in addition to the system expansion surcharge (23 cents/m³ to be paid over a term of 40 years by all customers served by the project).

The Project will tie into an existing Enbridge Gas system near the intersection of Snake River Line and McGuinty Road and will travel west to the terminal point at Foymount Road in Eganville.

Phase One of the Project will include the construction of approximately 11 km of nominal pipe size (NPS) 8-inch polyethylene (PE) natural gas pipeline and approximately 50 m of a combination of NPS 6-inch and 8-inch steel (ST) natural gas pipeline.

Phase Two of the Project will include the construction of approximately 11 km of additional NPS 8-inch PE natural gas pipeline.

Ancillary facilities will include approximately 21 km of NPS 6-inch, 4-inch and 2-inch PE natural gas distribution mains; a pressure reducing station; and customer services.

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?

Check the map below to see if natural gas is coming to your street.

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

Don't see your street on the map?

Fill out the contact card and one of our Attachment Advisors will call you.

Project status

Economic feasibility
Under design
Regulatory project approval
Construction underway
Gas is flowing - start saving!

Economic feasibility
Under design
Regulatory project approval
Construction underway
Gas is flowing - start saving!

Project information

Project updates

The Virtual Information Session is now complete. The presentation materials can be viewed under the Project Consultation tab.

The Leave to Construct application was submitted to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) on Sept. 21, 2023.

Timeline

Task	Undertakings	Proposed Timeline / Date
Selection of the New Location for the Pipeline	Enbridge Gas assessment of current and future network demand. System analysis and network design confirmed.	March-April 2022
Consultation	Meetings and / or correspondence with provincial and municipal representatives and agencies, and other key stakeholders	June-September 2022
Consultation	Receive input from stakeholders to influence the Environmental Report.	June-October 2022
Preparation of the environmental report	Prepare the Environmental Report based on collected data. Report includes impact assessment, and mitigation recommendations.	December 2022
Circulation to Ontario Pipeline Coordinating Committee (OPCC)	Enbridge Gas filed the environmental report with the Ontario Pipeline Coordinating Committee (OPCC). The purpose of the OPCC is to coordinate the provincial government review of facilities projects in Ontario requiring approval from the OEB.	Q2 2023
Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Leave to Construct application	Enbridge Gas to file a Leave to Construct Application with the OEB.	September 2023
Notice of application	OEB issues the Notice of Application.	October 2023
Potential construction start	Begin construction activities pending receipt of all permit and approvals	Q3 2024
Potential construction finish	Construction completion including remediation activities.	Q3 2026

Project consultation

For new construction projects, the collective input from Indigenous communities and Métis, 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 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 Information Session and other means will be 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 OEB, any party with an interest in the Project, including members of the public, can participate in the process.

Public notification

Newspaper advertisements

The Notice of Study Commencement for the Virtual Information Session for the Eganville Community Expansion Project appeared in local newspapers in September 2022.

Virtual Information Session

An in-person public open house was replaced with a Virtual Information Session, which took place over a two-week period from Sept. 16 to Oct. 13, 2022.

Stakeholder consultation is an important part of this study. Members of the public, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders were invited to attend the Virtual Information Session to review the project and provide comments.

The Virtual Information Session is closed; however, you can download the materials here:

Regulatory information

The Eganville 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 is able to approve our application. In this section, you can review all regulatory files about the project.

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 Stantec Consulting, an independent environmental consultant, to complete an environmental assessment for the proposed project.

The purpose of the environmental assessment is to: identify any potential impacts of the proposed project on the social, economic and natural environments; identify local or provincial concerns regarding the proposed project; determine preferred routing of the pipeline segments; gather input from agencies, stakeholders, First Nations and Métis, affected landowners, and the public. As well, it will recommend mitigation measures to limit impacts on the social, economic and natural environments. It is important to minimize potential negative impacts of the proposed natural gas distribution pipelines and associated facilities on the environment. The data, analysis and results of the environmental assessment will be detailed in an Environmental Report.

Read the environmental report.

Leave to Construct application

In Q3 2023, Enbridge Gas applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for approval to construct up to 50 kilometres of natural gas pipeline at 2”, 4”, 6” and 8” nominal pipe sizes (NPS) and pressure systems within the Townships of Bonnechere Valley, North Algona Wilberforce and Admaston/Bromley.

The Leave to Construction application is posted here.

On October 16, the OEB issued the notice of hearing for the project.

Interrogatory responses

Project status

Project updates

The Virtual Information Session is now complete. The presentation materials can be viewed under the Project Consultation tab.

The Leave to Construct application was submitted to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) on Sept. 21, 2023.

Project calendar

Timeline

Task	Undertakings	Proposed Timeline / Date
Selection of the New Location for the Pipeline	Enbridge Gas assessment of current and future network demand. System analysis and network design confirmed.	March-April 2022
Consultation	Meetings and / or correspondence with provincial and municipal representatives and agencies, and other key stakeholders	June-September 2022
Consultation	Receive input from stakeholders to influence the Environmental Report.	June-October 2022
Preparation of the environmental report	Prepare the Environmental Report based on collected data. Report includes impact assessment, and mitigation recommendations.	December 2022
Circulation to Ontario Pipeline Coordinating Committee (OPCC)	Enbridge Gas filed the environmental report with the Ontario Pipeline Coordinating Committee (OPCC). The purpose of the OPCC is to coordinate the provincial government review of facilities projects in Ontario requiring approval from the OEB.	Q2 2023
Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Leave to Construct application	Enbridge Gas to file a Leave to Construct Application with the OEB.	September 2023
Notice of application	OEB issues the Notice of Application.	October 2023
Potential construction start	Begin construction activities pending receipt of all permit and approvals	Q3 2024
Potential construction finish	Construction completion including remediation activities.	Q3 2026

Project consultation

For new construction projects, the collective input from Indigenous communities and Métis, 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 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 Information Session and other means will be 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 OEB, any party with an interest in the Project, including members of the public, can participate in the process.

Public notification

Newspaper advertisements

The Notice of Study Commencement for the Virtual Information Session for the Eganville Community Expansion Project appeared in local newspapers in September 2022.

Virtual Information Session

An in-person public open house was replaced with a Virtual Information Session, which took place over a two-week period from Sept. 16 to Oct. 13, 2022.

Stakeholder consultation is an important part of this study. Members of the public, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders were invited to attend the Virtual Information Session to review the project and provide comments.

The Virtual Information Session is closed; however, you can download the materials here:

Regulatory information

The Eganville 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 is able to approve our application. In this section, you can review all regulatory files about the project.

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 Stantec Consulting, an independent environmental consultant, to complete an environmental assessment for the proposed project.

The purpose of the environmental assessment is to: identify any potential impacts of the proposed project on the social, economic and natural environments; identify local or provincial concerns regarding the proposed project; determine preferred routing of the pipeline segments; gather input from agencies, stakeholders, First Nations and Métis, affected landowners, and the public. As well, it will recommend mitigation measures to limit impacts on the social, economic and natural environments. It is important to minimize potential negative impacts of the proposed natural gas distribution pipelines and associated facilities on the environment. The data, analysis and results of the environmental assessment will be detailed in an Environmental Report.

Read the environmental report.

Leave to Construct application

In Q3 2023, Enbridge Gas applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for approval to construct up to 50 kilometres of natural gas pipeline at 2”, 4”, 6” and 8” nominal pipe sizes (NPS) and pressure systems within the Townships of Bonnechere Valley, North Algona Wilberforce and Admaston/Bromley.

The Leave to Construction application is posted here.

On October 16, the OEB issued the notice of hearing for the project.

Interrogatory responses

Connect with us! We are here for you!

Use this form to contact us with your questions and our expansion team will get in touch with you. All fields are mandatory.

Choose Your Province/State of Service

Choose Your Province/State of Service

Choose Your Province/State of Service

Choose Your Province/State of Service

Where will gas be available?

Don't see your street on the map?

Project status

Project information

Project updates

Timeline

Project consultation

Public notification

Regulatory information

Environment report

Leave to Construct application

Project status

Project updates

Project calendar

Timeline

Project consultation

Project consultation

Public notification

Regulatory information

Regulatory information

Environment report

Leave to Construct application

Connect with us! We are here for you!

About Enbridge Gas

Our Services

Connect With Us

Other Services