Hydro One has completed an approximately $120-million investment in Orillia with the opening of its new provincial distribution warehouse, a facility the company says will strengthen Ontario's electricity supply chain and improve access to critical equipment across the province.
The 120,000-square-foot warehouse is located beside Hydro One's regional operations centre and brings the utility's warehouse operations together under one roof. The facility establishes Orillia as Hydro One's provincial supply chain hub and will support the storage and distribution of equipment and materials used throughout Ontario.
The opening marks the latest milestone in Hydro One's investment in the community.
In March, Hydro One hosted provincial officials in Orillia to celebrate the opening of its regional operations centre while reflecting on one year since the province's historic 2025 ice storm. The event underscored the importance of having the people, equipment and infrastructure in place to support Ontario's electricity system during emergencies and major weather events.
The new warehouse consolidates operations that were previously based in Barrie, creating a centralized location for inventory management and distribution.
Hydro One says the facility will improve efficiency by bringing inventory and warehouse operations together in one location, while strengthening partnerships with Ontario and Canadian suppliers. The company adds that the warehouse will help ensure crews have timely access to the equipment and materials needed to maintain, restore and expand Ontario's electricity network.
The investment is part of Hydro One's broader efforts to modernize its operations and support the growing demands on Ontario's electricity system.
With the warehouse now fully operational, Orillia is set to play a key role in supporting Hydro One's supply chain and delivering critical infrastructure materials to communities across the province.
