Site work for a water / sewer project in Constance Lake, Ontario. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Ontario is partnering with Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Moose Cree First Nation to explore the development of 2 new hydroelectric generating stations in Northern Ontario - the province's first proposed large-scale hydro expansion in over a decade. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce announced Thursday that the province will work with the 2 First Nations and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) on early planning and assessment for the Nine Mile Rapids and Grand Rapids projects. Together, the stations could generate up to 430 megawatts of clean electricity, enough to power approximately 430,000 homes. The proposal includes a generating station at Nine Mile Rapids on the Abitibi River which could generate around 256 megawatts of electricity and the proposed Grand Rapids generating station on the Moose River, which could generate about 174 megawatts of electricity. TIMELINE: A recent announcement was made by the provincial government for the partnership between the owners. Conceptual planning only is underway. Environmental assessment work will be required. Ontario Power Generation has stated 7-8 years for the two potential sites to be commissioned if they go forward. Further update early spring 2026. *This is a partnership between Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) and Moose Cree First Nation and Ontario Power Generation (OPG). *Construction cost is unreleased for publication. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.