Toronto Hydro Outage in Moss Park Neighbourhood
Almost 600 customers have been without power since 8:11 a.m. Wednesday due to an underground cable fault, according to Toronto Hydro.
Power Restoration Timeline
Toronto Hydro initially hoped to restore service by around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, but later updated the expected restoration time to 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
Cause of the Outage
Crews identified the cable fault as likely caused by a third-party dig-in at an active construction site in the area.
“This work is unrelated to Toronto Hydro but appears to have damaged our infrastructure.”
Repair Complexity
The repair team described the process as complex and time-consuming due to the fault’s location. It requires safely identifying, repairing, and testing the damaged infrastructure before restoring service.
Toronto Hydro's Response
“Rest assured, our teams are doing everything possible to get the lights back on as soon as they can. We know this prolonged outage has been difficult, and we truly appreciate your patience.”
Updates
- Outage first reported early Wednesday morning.
- Power expected to be restored by late Thursday morning.
- Repair complicated by underground infrastructure and external damage.
Author’s summary: A third-party construction error caused a prolonged power outage affecting nearly 600 customers in Moss Park, with repairs expected to complete by Thursday morning.