Topic:"2025 Ace Plan" in M12508

DESCRIPTION: This project is for the re-insulation of 42 out of 44 rotor poles on Big Falls Unit 6's generator. The remaining two rotor poles were refurbished in 2023 and do not require additional work. The project scope also includes refu...

AI summary This project involves re-insulating 42 rotor poles on Big Falls Unit 6's generator, along with refurbishing slip rings and other components. The work is part of NS Power's long-term strategy to maintain safe and reliable water management on the Mersey River, as outlined in the Hydro Interval Plan and the 2025 ACE Plan.

Why do this project? This project is consistent with NS Power's approach to sustaining capital investments across the Mersey Hydro System as outlined in Appendix G of the 2025 ACE Plan. Operational units like Big Falls Unit 6 play a critic...

AI summary This project is part of NS Power's strategy to sustain capital investments in the Mersey Hydro System as outlined in the 2025 ACE Plan. Big Falls Unit 6 was taken offline due to damaged insulation on rotor poles, which poses risks of electrical faults and unplanned outages. Re-insulation is necessary to restore the unit's operational integrity and support water management and flood mitigation.

Final Cost (FIN) Capital Items - CI C0041805 L7005 Replacements and Upgrades Phase 2 $2,910,451 Original approval received in the 2022 ACE Plan for $3,182,518 Decreased spend amount $272,067 Non-Confidential - CI C0043010 2022/2023 Wood Po...

AI summary The document outlines two capital items under the Final Cost (FIN) category. The first item involves replacements and upgrades phase 2 with a reduced spending amount compared to the original 2022 ACE Plan approval. The second item is the 2022/2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program, which also shows a decreased spend amount from the original approval.