Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Government of Ontario announced completion of the new Etobicoke Greenway project, a 230-kilovolt line running 6.5 kilometres through an existing corridor between Richview and Manby Transformer Stations in Etobicoke, that will deliver up to 300 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 300,000 homes in western Toronto, southern Mississauga and Oakville.
“Ontario is growing and our government is making the investments needed to power that growth,” said Premier Doug Ford and MPP for Etobicoke North. “Bringing the Etobicoke Greenway project into service means more reliable electricity for new homes, businesses and public transit, and more good-paying jobs across Etobicoke and the province.”
Toronto’s electricity demand is expected to double by 2050, driven by population growth, housing construction, electrification and economic expansion. Meeting that demand requires strategic investments in new transmission infrastructure to ensure families and businesses continue to have access to reliable, affordable electricity. First identified in the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) 2019 Toronto Integrated Regional Resource Plan, the Richview to Manby project was proposed as a priority investment to strengthen reliability and increase electricity supply into western Toronto.
“As the GTA experiences unprecedented growth, our government is building a stronger economy and grid for our kids,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. “Ontario has a plan to keep energy affordable and reliable, by planning ahead and building on time and under budget. This project was delivered $10 million under budget, allowing us to invest the savings in a large recreational trail system for local families.”
To complete the project, Hydro One procured approximately 98 per cent of materials from Canadian companies to replace an existing idle transmission line and upgrade the Richview and Manby Transformer Stations, increasing the corridor’s capacity while making use of existing infrastructure to minimize impacts on surrounding communities.
The Ontario government is also advancing the Toronto Third Line (TTL), a major transmission project identified to meet the region’s rapidly growing electricity needs. Once built, the TTL will deliver up to 900 megawatts to Toronto’s downtown core to ensure the city has the power it needs to support new homes, economic growth and major infrastructure like transit.
“Toronto’s growing population, expanding transit network and ambitious housing goals depend on a reliable and resilient electricity system,” said Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. “The completion of the Etobicoke Greenway project is an important step in meeting the energy needs of our city today, while projects like the Toronto Third Line will help prepare us for the future. I welcome this investment in critical infrastructure that supports housing, economic development and a stronger, more sustainable city.”
To complete the project, Hydro One replaced an existing idle transmission line and upgraded the Richview and Manby Transformer Stations, increasing the corridor’s capacity while making use of existing infrastructure to minimize impacts on surrounding communities. Construction on the Richview to Manby transmission line was completed in late 2025 and the line began delivering power to communities in March 2026.
“Reliable and secure electricity powers every part of our daily lives and underpins Ontario’s economic future. Today’s milestone shows what is possible when a clear vision for growth is matched with strong delivery. The Etobicoke Greenway transmission line adds critical capacity for Toronto and the western GTA while demonstrating Hydro One’s continued ability to deliver complex infrastructure safely, on time and below budget. As Ontario’s trusted developer and operator of transmission lines, we play a key role in building an electricity system that supports growth, creates jobs and keeps the province competitive for decades to come,” said Megan Telford, president and CEO, Hydro One.
Featured image: (Government of Ontario)
