Ford government, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff
A News Release from Niagara West Ford Government MPP Sam Oosterhoff
Posted May 25th, 2026
BEAMSVILLE – Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, welcomed the groundbreaking of a new municipal transformer station in Lincoln, today, which when complete, will add critical capacity and increase resiliency for electrical customers in Niagara West.
Niagara Peninsula Energy is investing more than $35 million to build the transformer station.
The electrical distribution project will step down power from an adjacent Hydro One Networks transmission line to support three existing transformer stations in Smithville, Vineland and Beamsville.
“This new transformer station in Lincoln will provide increased capacity to protect our electrical grid and support good-paying jobs in growing communities across Niagara West,” said MPP Oosterhoff.
“This project – supported by Niagara Peninsula Energy – ensures that local families and businesses have access to reliable energy and is an important step in supporting the competitiveness of our region.”
The transformer station will provide an additional 102 megawatts of electricity for distribution in Lincoln and West Niagara.
“The Spring Creek Transformer Station represents one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the history of Niagara Peninsula Energy and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the rapid growth taking place across Lincoln and the surrounding region,” said Igor Rusic, President and Chief Executive Officer of Niagara Peninsula Energy.
“This project will ensure we continue delivering safe, reliable and resilient electricity service to our customers while preparing our system for future residential, commercial and industrial growth.”
Managed by Canadian electrical contractor, Black & McDonald, construction of the transformer station will begin immediately and is expected to be completed in 2029.
Lincoln Mayor
sandra Easton
“Today’s (May 22nd, 2026) groundbreaking marks an important investment in the future of Lincoln and West Niagara,” said Sandra Easton, Mayor of the Town of Lincoln.
“As our communities grow, projects like the Spring Creek Transformer Station are essential to ensuring we have the infrastructure in place to meet current energy demands, support new residential and industrial development and strengthen long-term economic prosperity across the region.”
Quick Facts:
- Niagara Peninsula Energy provides local electricity distribution and related services to residential and business customers in the City of Niagara Falls, Town of Lincoln, Town of Pelham and Township of West Lincoln.
- Ontario has nearly sixty Local Distribution Companies that deliver electricity from the transmission grid to over five million homes and businesses across the province.
- According to Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator, the province’s demand for electricity is forecast to increase significantly by 2050 driven by economic development from key industries such as mining for critical minerals alongside increasing needs from the expansion of housing and electrification initiatives.
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