Power outage planned for Sunday morning in Peterborough area

Hydro One will disconnect power to 8,489 customers for required upgrades

Hydro One crew

Hydro One is advising of a planned power outage on Sunday morning (September 29) in the Peterborough area, to allow crews to complete required upgrades to ensure safe and reliable power.

Between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., Hydro One will disconnect power to 8,489 customers in the Smith, Curve Lake First Nation, Douro, Harvey, Lakehurst, Buckhorn, Burleigh, and Cavendish areas.

The power outage will also affect Lakefield, which is served by Peterborough Utilities Group.

Hydro One crews will be completing required upgrades and maintenance in the area, which includes replacing poles and switches. An outage is required to ensure the safety of crews.

Hydro One customers requiring additional information can call 1-888-664-9376.