The following projects are currently underway or planned to replace aging assets that have reached the end of their service life.
* Project start/finish dates are subject to change.
Projects Underway
Tower Drive Line Rebuild
Project includes the reconstruction of a 44kV sub-transmission and 12.47kV distribution line rebuild. The project involves the installation of 31 composite and two wood poles. The remaining work is scheduled for completion by Spring 2026.
Eugene Road/Gordon Drive/Granite Street Overhead Rebuild
Project includes the replacement of 31 poles and reservicing of multiple houses.
Upcoming Projects
Gladstone Line Rebuild – March/May 2026
Project includes the reconstruction of the overhead distribution line from Gertrude Street to Mulligan Avenue. The work includes the installation of 13 poles.
Trout Lake Roundabout Road Realignment, from Highway 11/17 to Kingsway Avenue – Spring/Summer 2026
Project includes the realignment of the 44kV line on Trout Lake Road and the distribution line on Laurentian Avenue to accommodate the future roundabout.
MS8 to North Bay Mall 44kV Line Realignment Phase 2 – Summer 2026
Phase 2 of this project is from Prince Edward Drive to Mulligan Avenue. The project includes the replacement of wood poles with 31 composite poles that will carry a new 44kV sub-transmission line. This project will provide redundancy for the 44kV circuit and prepare the area for future line replacements.
Labreche Drive Underground Reconstruction, from Blair Street to Marshall Park Drive – Summer 2026
Project includes the replacement of underground infrastructure including individual feeds to homes and some meter base relocations.
Cartier Street Underground Reconstruction, from McKeown Avenue to Kathryn Crescent – Summer/Fall 2026
Project includes the replacement of underground infrastructure including individual feeds to homes and some meter base relocations.
Recently Completed Projects
North Bay Community Recreation Centre: 44kV Line Extension
Completed: January 2026
This infrastructure project involved extending the 44kV sub-transmission network to service the new Community Recreation Centre. This dedicated line provides the high-capacity, reliable power required to support this municipal landmark for the long term.
MS8 to North Bay Mall: 44kV Line Realignment (Phase 1)
Completed: February 2026
Phase 1 involved stringing new 44kV conductors on existing poles from the MS8 substation to Prince Edward Drive. This is the first step in creating a more resilient power loop for the city’s south-end commercial and residential areas.