NSEB approved Nova Scotia Power's $1,558,116 capital expenditure to rebuild 63-year-old transmission structures and switches on Lines L-5017 and L-5046 in the Wolfville, Annapolis Valley area.

M12719 · Nova Scotia Power Inc. - CI C0059483 – 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap - $1,558,116

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The Nova Scotia Energy Board approved Nova Scotia Power's February 26, 2026 application (CI C0059483) for $1,558,116 to rebuild Transmission Planning infrastructure — specifically tap structures and switching equipment at the intersection of transmission lines L-5017 and L-5046 in the Wolfville area, serving more than 5,500 customers.
The components targeted for replacement are 63 years old in 2026 and were flagged for deterioration through NS Power's transmission line inspection program; the project also includes installation of three additional in-line switches to enable live-line switching operations and reduce future customer outages during maintenance.
The project is structured in two phases: Phase 1 ($917,360, completing Q2 2026) covers five transmission structure installations and three in-line switches; Phase 2 ($640,755, completing Q3 2026) covers five additional structure replacements and installation of the new 83V-504 switch.
Board staff issued two rounds of Information Requests (March 31 and May 22, 2026); NS Power's confidentiality request for IR-3 Attachments 1–6 under Board Rule 12 was approved, with the total approved amount exceeding the original budget of $1,207,318 by approximately $350,798.
The Board found the work necessary for long-term System Reliability and confirmed approval in a June 24, 2026 decision letter signed by Member Darlene Willcott.

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