Major power plant proposed near airport
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WindsorOntarioNews.com Sept 29 2025
A major power plant is being proposed for an industrial area at the southwest corner of Cabana Rd. (County Rd 42) and 8th Concession, across from Windsor airport lands. The 20,200 sq. ft. plant - roughly the size of a football field – and 126 ft. high, about 10 stories - is being proposed by Epic Properties Limited Partnership. A report to the city’s development committee seeking a rezoning to add the power plant as an industrial use, doesn’t say how the plant will be powered or what its output will be. But it does say it would “operate remotely, with no full-time staff” with daily operations “expected to last 1–2 hours and scheduled maintenance will occur biannually for one week.” The site currently has several truck yards and a gymnastics club. The city report added that The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which oversees the province’s electricity system and market, “is launching a program to create new energy projects” Known as Long Term 2 (LT2) Request for Proposals (RFP), it’s “the largest electricity procurement in Ontario’s history.” The goal is to secure enough projects to produce 14 terawatt-hours of electricity each year and add 1,600 megawatts of new capacity to the grid. It will be accepting “project proposals in several rounds over the next few years, with each round targeting specific timelines and energy needs.” This project, however, is “separate” from that. The proposed site also is “in proximity” to the airport and the Runway 30 approach “and subject to airport zoning regulations.” The proponent therefore “must consult with Transport Canada and NAV Canada.” Otherwise, city staff recommend approval as the project conforms to the official plan and is consistent with other area uses. An open house was held May 27. The Caldwell First Nation inquired about approvals.
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