Development Information

Transmission Line Pole Sealing Program

Technical Memorandum – Risk Assessment Analysis – June 20, 2014 [0.2 MB]

MOE Memorandum – Pole Foundations – June 26, 2014 [0.4 MB]

Technical Memorandum – Pole Foundations – July 4, 2014 [0.2 MB]

Technical Memorandum – Pole Foundations – July 21, 2014 [3.1 MB]

Technical Memorandum – Pole Foundations – Sept 11, 2014 [0.06 MB]

Technical Memorandum – Pole Foundations – Oct 20, 2014 [0.08 MB]

Technical Memorandum – Pole Foundations – Oct 29, 2014 [0.1 MB]

Emission Turbine Acoustic Reports

Turbine T27 (T4.10) ACOUSTIC REPORT – August 2, 2018 [10.6 MB]

Turbine T37 (T1.04) ACOUSTIC REPORT – July 18, 2018 [7.53 MB]

Turbine T44 (T1.08) ACOUSTIC REPORT – March 15, 2017 [8.81 MB]

Turbine T47 (T1.10) ACOUSTIC REPORT – April 13, 2017 [4.93 MB]

Turbine T24 (T2.09) ACOUSTIC REPORT – November 14, 2017 [9.61 MB]

Turbine T26 (T4.05) ACOUSTIC REPORT – November 14, 2017 [6 MB]

Turbine T36 (T4.09) ACOUSTIC REPORT – May 30, 2017 [11.4 MB]

Imission Reports

Dufferin Wind Power Project Spring Acoustic Audit [5.24 MB]

Dufferin Wind Power Project Fall Acoustic Audit [5.90 MB]

Ontario Power Authority Notice to Proceed

Ontario Power Authority – Notice to Proceed – July 8, 2013

Notice to Proceed: FIT Contract F-000661-WIN-130-601 [0.09 MB]

Final Renewable Energy Approval Reports

Administrative Amendment – May 11, 2018

NOTICE of an Administrative Amendment – May 11, 2018 [Download PDF]

EBR Posting – September 21, 2018

DWP – EBR POSTING – September 21, 2018 [LINK]

Dufferin Wind Power – EBR Renewable Energy Approval No. 5460-98BPH8 [Download PDF]

EBR Posting – March 15, 2018

DWP – EBR POSTING – March 15, 2018 [LINK]

Dufferin Wind Power – EBR Posting Notice [Download PDF]

REA Amendment – Sept 11, 2017

View Notice of REA Amendment [1 MB]

View DWP Modifications Document [13 MB]

REA Amendment – July 18, 2016

View Notice of REA Amendment [0.8 MB]

View DWP Modifications Document [6.4 MB]

REA Amendment – October 9, 2014

Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval [0.02 MB]

Changes Report #3 – May 2014

DWPI Changes Report #3 – May 2014 (full version) [16 MB]

Environmental Management and Spills Prevention & Control Plan | 230 kV Transmission Line

DWPI 230 kV Transmission Line | Environmental Management and Spills Prevention & Control Plan [19.6 MB]

Environmental Management & Spills Prevention & Control Plan | Main Project Area

DWPI Main Project Area – Environmental Management & Spills Prevention & Control Plan – September 2013 [8 Mb]

Renewable Energy Approval – No. 5460-98BPH8 – June 10, 2013

Renewable Energy Approval – No. 5460-98BPH8 – June 10, 2013 [5.47 Mb]

Environmental Review Tribunal – DECISION

Environmental Review Tribunal – DECISION – Dec 23, 2013 – Case Nos.: 13-070 to 13-075 [0.9 Mb]

Final Application for Approval of a Renewable Energy Project

Final Application for Approval of a Renewable Energy Project [4.64 MB]

Changes Report #2 – May 30, 2013

Changes Report #2 – May 30, 2013 (Full Version) [21.4 MB]

Changes Report #2 – Appendix D – Noise Study Report

Noise Study Report – Changes Report #2 May 30, 2013 [6 MB]

Changes Report – March 6, 2013

Changes Report – March 6, 2013 (Full Version) [68.9 MB]

Clarification Report

View Clarification Report (Full Version) [46.3 MB]


View Clarification Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.5 MB]

Appendix A – Final Plan Maps [3.42 MB]

Appendix B – MNR and MTCS Reconfirmation Letters [5.80 MB]

Appendix C – Heritage Reports [1.95 MB]

Appendix D – First Nations Consultation [0.35 MB]

Appendix E – Niagara Escarpment Consultation [9.22 MB]

Appendix F – Shelburne Municipal Consultation Form [0.19 MB]

Appendix G – Summary of Text Changes [0.05 MB]

Appendix H – Public Consultation [11.3 MB]

Appendix I – Municipal Consultation (Part 1) [5.73 MB]

Appendix I – Municipal Consultation (Part 2) [11.1 MB]

Appendix J – Noise Study [5.0 MB]

Final Construction Plan Report

View Final Construction Plan Report (Full Version) [100.7 MB]


View Final Construction Plan Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.35 MB]

Chapter 2 – Project Proponent [0.22 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project Location [2.2 MB]

Chapter 4 – Description of Construction and Installation activities [2.0 MB]

Chapter 5 – Description of Negative Environmental Effects and Mitigation Measures [1.8 MB]

Chapter 6 – Conclusions [0.38 MB]

Appendix A (Part 1) [0.54 MB]

Appendix A (Part 2) [8.2 MB]

Appendix A (Part 3) [5.9 MB]

Appendix A (Part 4) [7.2 MB]

Appendix A (Part 5) [7.0 MB]

Appendix A (Part 6) [10.1 MB]

Appendix A (Part 7) [12.1 MB]

Appendix A (Part 8) [8.5 MB]

Appendix A (Part 9) [9.9 MB]

Appendix A (Part 10) [7.4 MB]

Appendix A (Part 11) [11.2 MB]

Appendix A (Part 12) [9.6 MB]

Appendix B (Part 1) [12.2 MB]

Appendix B (Part 2) [7.7 MB]

Appendix B (Part 3) [10.2 MB]

Appendix C (Part 1) [6.0 MB]

Appendix C (Part 2) [3.0 MB]

Appendix C (Part 3) [10.5 MB]

Appendix C (Part 4) [10.4 MB]

Appendix C (Part 5) [11.7 MB]

Appendix C (Part 6) [10.3 MB]

Appendix C (Part 7) [10.0 MB]

Appendix C (Part 8) [8.9 MB]

Appendix D [0.99 MB]

Final Project Description Report

The Project Description Report provides an overview of the Project and summarizes important information from the complete draft REA reports.

View Final Project Description Report (Full Version) [5.89 MB]

Final Design and Operations Report (includes Noise Study Report)

View Final Design and Operations Report (Full Version) [40.5 MB]


View Final Design and Operations Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.10 MB]

Chapter 2 – Proponent [0.06 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project Summary [2.2 MB]

Chapter 4 – Site Plan [1.2 MB]

Chapter 5 – Facility Design Plan [0.24 MB]

Chapter 6 – Facility Operations Plan [0.12 MB]

Chapter 7 – Description of Negative Environmental Effects and Mitigation [0.10 MB]

Chapter 8 – Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan [0.13 MB]

Chapter 9 – Emergency Response and Communications Plan1 [0.13 MB]

Chapter 10 – Consideration For Projects Subject to Land Use Plans [0.05 MB]

Chapter 11 – Summary and Conclusions [0.04 MB]

Appendix A – Property Level Site Plans (Part 1) [11.7 MB]

Appendix A – Property Level Site Plans (Part 2) [10.4 MB]

Appendix A – Property Level Site Plans (Part 3) [11.5 MB]

Appendix B – UTM Coordinates for Wind Turbine and Receptors [0.20 MB]

Appendix C – Noise Study Report [5.5 MB]

Appendix D – Photo Simulations of Power Lines [1.3 MB]

Appendix E – Conceptual Drawings of Project Components [3.7 MB]

Appendix F – Manufacturer Maintenance Checklist [5.7 MB]

Appendix G – Microwave Impact Analysis [1.4 MB]

Appendix H – NAV Canada Acceptance Letter [0.34 MB]

Final Property Line Setback Report

View Final Property Line Setback Report (Full Version) [11.0 MB]


View Final Property Line Setback Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.35 MB]

Chapter 2 – Project Proponent [0.27 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project Location [0.33 MB]

Chapter 4 – Property Line Setback Report Requirements [0.86 MB]

Chapter 5 – Property Line Assessment [0.35 MB]

Chapter 6 – Site Plans [8.8 MB]

Final Decommissioning Plan Report

View Final Decommissioning Plan Report (Full Version) [2.6 MB]

Final Water Assessment Report

View Final Water Assessment Report (Full Version) [46.3 MB]


View Final Water Assessment Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.38 MB]

Chapter 2 – Project Proponent [0.38 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project Location [2.4 MB]

Chapter 4 – Records Review Purpose [0.36 MB]

Chapter 5 – Records Review Results [2.5 MB]

Chapter 6 – Site Investigation Purpose [0.34 MB]

Chapter 7 – Site Investigation Methodology [2.3 MB]

Chapter 8 – Site Investigation Results [2.3 MB]

Chapter 9 – Summary of ammendments to the records review [0.33 MB]

Chapter 10 – Conclusions [3.5 MB]

Chapter 11 – References [0.34 MB]

Appendix A – Supplementary Information [2.1 MB]

Appendix B – GIS Data [0.86 MB]

Appendix C – Site Photos [2.7 MB]

Appendix D – Field_Notes [4.8 MB]

Final Water Body Report

View Final Water Body Report (Full Version) [14.7 MB]


View Final Water Body Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.04 MB]

Chapter 2 – Proponent [0.06 MB]

Chapter 3 – Location [0.56 MB]

Chapter 4 – Project Summary [6.2 MB]

Chapter 5 – Environmental Impact Study Purpose [0.04 MB]

Chapter 6 – Rationale for Development within a Water Body or Setback [0.05 MB]

Chapter 7 – Access to Adjacent Lands [0.03 MB]

Chapter 8 – Project Activities [0.31 MB]

Chapter 9 – Existing Environmental Conditions of Relevant Water Bodies [0.06 MB]

Chapter 10 – Environmental Effects of the Project [0.03 MB]

Chapter 11 – Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan [0.03 MB]

Chapter 12 – Negative Environmental Effects Desing and Operations [0.12 MB]

Chapter 13 – Negative Environmental Effects Construction [0.03 MB]

Chapter 14 – Additional Approval and Permitting Requirements [0.03 MB]

Chapter 15 – Conclusions [0.03 MB]

Chapter 16 – References [0.02 MB]

Appendix A – DFP Operational Statements [0.69 MB]

Final Records Review

View Final Records Review (Full Version) [22.5 MB]


View Final Records Review by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.17 MB]

Chapter 2 – Project Proponent [0.02 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project Location [2.1 MB]

Chapter 4 – Records Review Purpose [0.15 MB]

Chapter 5 – Records Review Methodology [0.13 MB]

Chapter 6 – Records Review Results [4.8 MB]

Chapter 7 – Conclusions [0.23 MB]

Chapter 8 – References [0.13 MB]

Appendix A – Supplementary Information [6.7 MB]

Appendix B – GIS Data Layer Information [0.1 MB]

Appendix C – Species List [0.57 MB]

Final Evaluation of Significance

View Final Evaluation of Significance (Full Version) [117.9 MB]


View Final Evaluation of Significance by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.17 MB]

Chapter 2 – Project Proponent [0.02 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project Location [2.1 MB]

Chapter 4 – Summary of Site Investigation [4.3 MB]

Chapter 5 – Evaluation of Significance Purpose [0.17 MB]

Chapter 6 – Evaluation of Significance Methodology (Part 1) [4.5 MB]

Chapter 6 – Evaluation of Significance Methodology (Part 2) [9.4 MB]

Chapter 6 – Evaluation of Significance Methodology (Part 3) [8.7 MB]

Appendix A – Supplementary Information [4.1 MB]

Appendix B – Field Notes [0.1 MB]

Appendix C – Site Photographs [10.6 MB]

Appendix D – Species [0.54 MB]

Appendix E – ELC Communities [0.17 MB]

Appendix F – Wetland Characteristics and Ecological Assessment (Part 1) [11.0 MB]

Appendix F – Wetland Characteristics and Ecological Assessment (Part 2) [11.5 MB]

Appendix F – Wetland Characteristics and Ecological Assessment (Part 3) [11.2 MB]

Appendix F – Wetland Characteristics and Ecological Assessment (Part 4) [10.6 MB]

Appendix F – Wetland Characteristics and Ecological Assessment (Part 5) [11.1 MB]

Final Site Investigation Report

View Final Site Report Investigation (Full Version) [110.7 MB]


View Final Site Investigation Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [1.17 MB]

Chapter 2 – Project Proponent [0.16 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project_Location [7.7 MB]

Chapter 4 – Results of Records Review [5.5 MB]

Chapter 5 – Site Investigation Purpose [0.17 MB]

Chapter 6 – Site Investigation Methodology [0.36 MB]

Chapter 7 – Site_Investigation_Results (Part 1) [6.1 MB]

Chapter 7 – Site_Investigation_Results (Part 2) [11.8 MB]

Chapter 7 – Site_Investigation_Results (Part 3) [9.5 MB]

Chapter 8 – Summary of Ammendments Records Review [0.23 MB]

Chapter 9 – Conclusions [0.28 MB]

Chapter 10 – References [0.16 MB]

Appendix A – Supplementary Information [9.0 MB]

Appendix B – Field Notes (Part 1) [11.7 MB]

Appendix B – Field Notes (Part 2) [7.9 MB]

Appendix B – Field Notes (Part 3) [6.4 MB]

Appendix B – Field Notes (Part 4) [6.1 MB]

Appendix C – Site Photographs [10.6 MB]

Appendix D – Species [0.7 MB]

Final Wind Turbine Specification Report

Final Wind Turbine Specification Report [10.4 MB]

Natural Heritage Assessment Addendums

View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #1 (Full Version) [4.64 MB]

Ministry of Natural Resources Confirmation [0.03 MB]


View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #2 & #3 (Full Version) [16.9 MB]


View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #2 & #3 in Parts

Part 1 [8.6 MB]

Part 2 [8.14 MB]

Ministry of Natural Resources Confirmation #2 & #3 [0.01 MB]


View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #4 [47.5 MB]


View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #4 in Parts

Part 1 [12.2 MB]

Part 2 [11.8 MB]

Part 3 [11.8 MB]

Part 4 [11.5 MB]

Ministry of Natural Resources Confirmation #4 [0.3 MB]


View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #5 (Full Version) [6.09 MB]

Ministry of Natural Resources Confirmation #5 [0.09 MB]


View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #6 (Full Version) [11 MB]

Ministry of Natural Resources Confirmation #6 [0.02 MB]


View Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum #7

Part 1 – Addendum [0.05 MB]

Part 2 – Compiled Figures [11.5 MB]

Ministry of Natural Resources Confirmation #7 [0.3 MB]

Final Environmental Impact Statement

View Final Environmental Impact Statement (Full Version) [31.1 MB]


View Final Environmental Impact Statement by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.05 MB]

Chapter 2 – Proponent [0.03 MB]

Chapter 3 – Project Location [3.6 MB]

Chapter 4 – Project Summary (Part 1) [4.2 MB]

Chapter 4 – Project Summary (Part 2) [11.4 MB]

Chapter 4 – Project Summary (Part 3) [9.0 MB]

Chapter 5 – Environmental Impact Study Purpose [0.29 MB]

Chapter 6 – Rationale for Development within a Natural Feature or Setback [0.20 MB]

Chapter 7 – Project Activities [0.13 MB]

Chapter 8 – Existing Environmental Conditions and Relevant Natural Features [0.40 MB]

Chapter 9 – Environmental Effects of the Project [0.52 MB]

Chapter 10 – Environmental Effects of the Project [0.05 MB]

Chapter 11 – Negative Environmental Effects Design and Operations [0.03 MB]

Chapter 12 – Negative Environmental Effects Construction [0.03 MB]

Chapter 13 – Conclusions [0.03 MB]

Chapter 14 – References [0.02 MB]

Appendix A – Alternative Option Package [0.33 MB]

Final Consultation Report

View Consultation Report (Full Version) [174 MB]


View Consultation Report by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Introduction [0.06 MB]

Chapter 2 – Project Proponent [0.05 MB]

Chapter 3 – Municipal Consultation [0.39 MB]

Chapter 4 – Stakeholder Consultation [0.21 MB]

Chapter 5 – Aboriginal Consultation [0.06 MB]

Chapter 6 – Agency Consultation [0.07 MB]

Chapter 7 – Media [0.06 MB]

Chapter 8 – Communication Tower Consultation [0.06 MB]

Chapter 9 – Navigation NAV Canada [0.05 MB]

Chapter 10 – Release of Draft and Final REA Documents [0.05 MB]

Chapter 11 – Future Consultation Commitments [0.06 MB]

Appendix A – Project Notification [3.22 MB]

Appendix B – PIC Information (Part 1) [5.21 MB]

Appendix B – PIC Information (Part 2) [4.98 MB]

Appendix B – PIC Information (Part 3) [8.49 MB]

Appendix B – PIC Information (Part 4) [6.91 MB]

Appendix C – Aboriginal Consultation (Part 1) [6.78 MB]

Appendix C – Aboriginal Consultation (Part 2) [14.1 MB]

Appendix D – Municipal Consultation (Part 1) [9.21 MB]

Appendix D – Municipal Consultation (Part 2) [7.56 MB]

Appendix D – Municipal Consultation (Part 3) [16.6 MB]

Appendix E – Public Consultation (Part 1) [6.3 MB]

Appendix E – Public Consultation (Part 2) [5.68 MB]

Appendix E – Public Consultation (Part 3) [23.1 MB]

Appendix F – Support Letters [32.8 MB]

Appendix G – Agencies (Part 1) [5.57 MB]

Appendix G – Agencies (Part 2) [2.83 MB]

Appendix G – Agencies (Part 3) [5.72 MB]

Appendix G – Agencies (Part 4) [6.32 MB]

Appendix G – Agencies (Part 5) [7.57 MB]

Appendix H [2.60 MB]

Ontario Energy Board

Notice of Application for Expropriation

Sept 17, 2013 – Ontario Energy Board Notice [0.03 MB]

DWPI – Application for Authority to Expropriate (Full version) [45 MB]

OEB – Decision and Order for Electricity Generation License

Sept 19, 2013 – Ontario Energy Board Decision & Order [0.05 MB]

Notice of Discontinuance

Notice of Discontinuance – August 14, 2013 [0.05 MB]

DWP – Notice of Application and Written Hearing

Notice of Application for Electricity Generation Licence and Written Hearing [0.04 MB]

Leave to Construct: Decision and Order – July 5, 2013

Ontario Energy Board – EB-2012-0365 – Dufferin Wind Power Inc. [0.1 MB]

Ontario Energy Board Leave to Construct

OEB Notice of Application and Hearing [0.3 MB]

OEB Leave to Construct Application Summary [0.06 MB]

OEB Leave to Construct Application (Full Version) [20.23 MB]

Other Reports

EMF Concerns

FPTR PC [0.04 MB]

International EMF Project [0.06 MB]

Health Canada [0.4 MB]

Kinectrics EMF Study for 230kV Underground Power Line [0.5 MB]

Railroad Clearance Report

The Railroad Clearance report reviews the construction effects of a 230kV transmission line on railway clearance requirements along the former Toronto Grey and Bruce rail corridor.


View Railroad Clearance Report [1 MB]

View RR Clearance Report Drawings – A [3 MB]

View RR Clearance Report Drawings – B [3 MB]

View RR Clearance Report Drawings – C [3 MB]

Supplementary Geotechnical Report

View Supplementary Geotechnical Report [10.3 MB]