Notice of In-Water Activity – Summer 2026
This summer, TC Energy will be conducting offshore geotechnical work in Georgian Bay as part of ongoing pre-development studies for the Ontario Pumped Storage Project. This work will provide important information on the conditions of the lakebed, including soil and bedrock, to help inform the ongoing design of the Project.
The offshore geotechnical program is being undertaken in direct response to feedback from Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Meaford residents to move the project facilities into deeper water to avoid near shore impacts. The work underway this summer will inform the design’s safety and feasibility.
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Planned Barge Set Up
The boreholes will be drilled from a temporary barge platform that will be positioned in Georgian Bay.
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The borehole drilling will be conducted using a dual-casing system designed to isolate the drilling process from the surrounding Georgian Bay waters.
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