The evaluation and development of the Onimiki project are actively underway. Key milestones will be reached in the coming weeks.
Onimiki Renewable Energy will have to decide on the selected site for the proposed power plant Two options are currently under consideration.
To make an informed decision, field surveys must be conducted to analyze the soil conditions in the Option B area. Similar surveys were conducted in October 2025 in the Option A area.
Field surveys are currently underway. They were scheduled for the fall to minimize the impact on residents in the area.
Only after receiving the results of these surveys will Onimiki Renewable Energy be able to make a final decision on the location of the proposed power plant.
The information and consultation sessions have been postponed by a few months in order to complete the analyses necessary for the project’s progress.
The project timeline will also be updated to reflect the progress of the ongoing analyses. According to this revised timeline, the environmental impact study is scheduled to be submitted in 2027.
“Integration into the host community is a priority for the partners of Onimiki Renewable Energy. We would like to have a more clearly defined project so that we can address the questions and concerns raised to date. We therefore prefer to postpone our implementation timeline, the information and consultation sessions, and the submission of the environmental impact study, and take the time needed to complete our studies with the necessary rigor,” said David McLaren, president of Onimiki Renewable Energy.