Festival Hydro has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate

alternative means to meet the future forecasted electricity needs of the City of Stratford.

Options under review include 1) replacement of one transformer at the existing

transformer station, 2) construction of a new transformer station, and 3) adding

increased capacity to the existing transformer station. In the event that a new

transformer station is preferred, potential sites will be identified and evaluated.

The Process

This study is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Class

Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities, pursuant to the

Environmental Assessment Act. The Class Environmental Assessment planning process

includes public and review agency consultation, evaluation of alternatives, assessment

of the effects of the proposed works and identification of measures to mitigate any

adverse impacts.

Comments Invited

Public input and comments are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of

this project. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report will be

prepared for public review and comment for a period of 30 days. Subject to comments

received and the receipt of necessary approvals, Festival Hydro intends to proceed with

the planning, design and construction of this project. To provide comment or to request

additional information concerning this project, please contact either of the following

Project Team members:

Jac Vanderbaan, P.Eng, CMA

Vice-President of Engineering/Operations

Festival Hydro

P.O. Box 397

Stratford, ON N5A 6T5

Phone: (519) 271-4703 x241

Fax: (519) 271-7204

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Nancy Orr

Project Manager

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited

332 Lorne Avenue East

Stratford, ON N5A 6S4

Phone: (519) 271-5111 x655

Fax: (519) 271-3790

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Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will

become part of the public record. This Notice was first issued December 9, 2010.