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Utility providers in Bracebridge are dedicated to bringing cost effective, quality services to your home or business.
Electricity |
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The five municipalities of Bracebridge, Huntsville, Burk's Falls, Sundridge and Magnetawan are the principle shareholders of Lakeland Holdings Ltd. with the Town of Bracebridge owning 51% of the total shares. Through Lakeland Holdings Ltd., the following subsidiary companies have been created: Lakeland Power Distribution (electricity distribution), Bracebridge Generation (green water power electricity generation) and Lakeland Energy Ltd./Lakeland Network. Approximately 70 percent of Bracebridge electricity comes from hydro generation with the balance of power coming from green generation and power purchased directly from Hydro One. Lakeland Power Distribution is responsible for the electricity distribution to the residents and businesses within Bracebridge's urban boundaries. Lakeland's distributes power at 27.6 kV throughout the community; standard secondary voltages are 120/240-volt single phase, three-wire; 120/208-volt three phase, four wire; and 600/347-volt three phase, four wire. Lakeland Power Distribution is currently upgrading its automation of the distributions network improving reliability for its customers. Lakeland does have a Conservation Program offering programs from the Ontario Power Authority to help consumers maximize their energy conservation. This program changes regularity as there are different offers and coupons available for energy efficient products. Lakeland also helps with performing energy audits and submitting applications for funding for upgrades of motor, systems, lighting, etc. to the Ontario Power Authority.
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Hydro One Contact: (for rural areas of Bracebridge) |
Data Communications |
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Lakeland Networks, a division of Lakeland Energy Ltd, is owned by 5 local municipalities; Sundridge, Burk's Falls, Magnetawan, Huntsville and Bracebridge. Originally, these municipalities amalgamated their utilities to form Lakeland Power Ltd. Later, they created Lakeland Energy Ltd/Lakeland Networks to help support areas of business that needed assistance, providing services including Muskoka high-speed wireless internet, VoIP phone service, point to point networking for business internet, and full service IT and local area network solutions and VLAN extensions. Bracebridge now has 1Gigabit high-speed fibre internet, the fastest in Ontario. This service allows your business to transfer data files over 50 times faster than the average data transfer speed in Canada. Data-speeds are guaranteed as is the reliability and security. From internet websites and e-mails, to Voice Over IP and Video Conferencing, our high-speed fibre network has the capability and scalability to meet those needs in Muskoka. High-speed fibre optic systems have many attractive features that are superior to electrical systems. These include improved system performance, immunity to electrical noise, signal security, and improved safety and electrical isolation. Other advantages include reduced size and weight, environmental protection, and overall system economy, including: Contact Lakeland Networks |
Garbage and Waste Removal |
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Waste management in Bracebridge is handled by The District Municipality of Muskoka. Their facilities include three landfill sites, seven transfer stations and several waste depots and bin sites. There is a ten (10) cubic yard per week commercial limit at all Transfer Stations. Any amounts larger that this will be directed to Beiers Road Landfill in Gravenhurst. Questions or concerns can be directed to: |
Natural Gas |
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Union Gas Limited supplies natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Bracebridge as well as provides storage and transportation services Many businesses in Bracebridge use natural gas as their primary source of heat and processing. Union Gas provides incentives for businesses. Large volume contract rates are available. Contact them for details. Union Gas is regulated under the Ontario Energy Board Act and subject to the Energy Act (Ontario) and Public Utilities Act (Ontario) Because of deregulation in the Ontario energy industry, the option now exists to purchase natural gas from other suppliers, to be delivered through the Union Gas distribution system Visit Union Gas for current monthly rates. |
Water and Sewage |
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Water and Sewer infrastructure is managed by the District Municipality of Muskoka (the upper-tier of government). Bracebridge's Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in 1995.
SewageOriginally, seasonal retention lagoons were built in 1959 and were expanded in 1976. In 1983 an extended aeration sewage treatment plant was constructed to increase capacity. Both systems operate in parallel. The headwork treatment plant facilities include automatic bar screen cleaning, grit removal channels, a stabilization pond and extended aeration plant which has tertiary filtration and a chlorine contact chamber. Effluent is discharged via a gravity outlet sewer to a diffuser into the Muskoka River. A total of $43,000,000 in upgrades was completed in 2011. Municipal Public Water Taps in Bracebridge
District Water and Sewer OperationsTelephone: 705-645-6764 |
