See also MIRANET articles:
• TransCanada Proposal: Oakville Generating Station (OGS)
• TransCanada Information Session: Nov. 24, 2009

February 10, 2010: TransCanada held a public Open House in Oakville regarding their proposal for Oakville Generating Station (OGS), a 900MW natural gas-fired power plant to be located at 1500 Royal Windsor Drive.  TransCanada estimates 450 people attended throughout the event.

PANELS: TransCanada has posted the panel boards displayed (click to view the 44 panels) during the Open House, including the following topics: Emissions, Plume, Noise, Water, Safety, Plant Components, Aerial Maps, Artist's Renderings and Timeline.

VIDEO: Global News Toronto (Feb. 10, 2010): Power Plant Concerns.  Video from TransCanada Open House in Oakville - 2:02 minutes.  Excerpt: "Some Oakville residents are concerned about a proposed new power plant in the region after a massive explosion at a similar facility in Connecticut."

VIDEO: Eye on Sheridan (Feb. 10+, 2010): Oakville Power Plant Video.  By reporter Cristina Carpio.

According to the invitation from TransCanada, the purpose of the Open House was "to present information about the facility, to summarize the key points in the Draft Environmental Review Report, and to answer your questions."

RA representatives at the November 24, 2009 information session held by TransCanada requested that this February event include a full public meeting, in order that all attendees be able to participate together and hear all the presentations, questions and answers.

MIRANET requested TransCanada's clarification on the format of the February 10th open house and received the following by e-mail: "In addition to information panels on the different aspects of the project, experts will be on-hand to answer questions over the course of the evening."  Panels were located around the room.

Oakville Beaver article (Feb. 12, 2010): TransCanada would be major emitter.  Excerpt: "TransCanada broke its silence on the Town’s recently passed Health Protection Air Quality Bylaw [2010-035] during its Wednesday night open house, noting that under the legislation its proposed 900-megawatt gas-fired power plant would be considered a major emitter of pollutants. ... 'We don’t believe the Town of Oakville has the jurisdiction to deal with air quality issues,' said This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , TransCanada’s project manager of the Oakville Generating Station. 'We believe this falls under provincial jurisdiction.' ... Steeves said TransCanada has yet to decide what course of action it will take to deal with the bylaw, but did not rule out an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board."

Citizens for Clean Air (C4CA), Letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , President and CEO of TransCanada Corporation (Feb. 9, 2010): Proposed Oakville Gas-Powered Electricity Generating Station.  Excerpt: "We trust that TransCanada will honour its commitments, including to the local communities, and engage in a proper environmental assessment with full public consultation.   By copy of this letter to the Premier, the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the OPA, we hope that government of Ontario will intervene and put a stop to this unacceptable process, which otherwise would result in a very negative legacy for many decades to come."

Mississauga News article (Feb. 10, 2010): Proposed moratorium nixed.  Excerpt: "Early indications are the Connecticut explosion occurred as natural gas was being used to clean pipes.  TransCanada uses compressed air or an inert gas such as nitrogen, virtually ensuring that no such explosion would occur in similar circumstances."

Mississauga News article (Feb. 10, 2010): Open House on power plant.  Excerpt: "Health and safety issues related to TransCanada's proposed Oakville Generating Station, which has yet to receive any environmental approvals or building permits, have been foremost in the ongoing community opposition to the (construction) of a power plant anywhere in the Clarkson-Oakville Airshed."

Oakville Beaver editorial (Feb. 10, 2010): Wake-up call.  Excerpt: "The explosion at a gas-fired power plant under construction by Kleen Energy Systems occurred on a 137-acre plot of land in a remote area in Middletown. ... the sad truth is if the Provincial government wants the [900MW TransCanada] plant in Oakville, it can force its will on the municipality. ... To continue down this path of putting a gas-fired power plant in a densely populated area like Oakville is pure folly."

NOTE: TransCanada's Draft Environmental Review Report (ERR) and supporting technical documents pertaining to the proposed Oakville Generating Station is available for public review from January 26 to March 4, 2010.  Results of stakeholder feedback and comments on the Draft ERR become a key part of the Final Environmental Review Report (Final ERR) and are integral to the approval process.