A five year plan has been established by Hydro One.
There’s a heavy focus on major improvements for 2018.
Hydro One is planning nearly $634-million in capital investments to expand, upgrade and renew the distribution system and another $585-million to maintain and operate the system.
Over a five year period, officials say they plan to spend $579-million to replace some 72,000 aging poles and another $148-million on station refurbishment.
Officials say their main goal is directing spending to the infrastructure that needs it the most and improve efficiency.
