Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03085

Cost Centre 408 - 408-Tusket Hydro Budget Version - 2010 03/09 Forecast Forecast Start 05/01/2010 Operational 10/31/2010 Final Cost 11/30/2010 2010 $3,104,447.72 Total: $3,104,447.72 Original Cost: $0.00 This item covers refurbishing the C...

AI summary The document outlines the budget forecast for Cost Centre 408-Tusket Hydro, which includes refurbishing the Carlton dam, spillway, and stoplog structures to meet CDA guidelines and DFO requirements, with a total forecasted cost of $3,104,447.72 for 2010.

Capital Item Accounts Acct Actv Account Activity Forecast Amount Amount Variance 094 094 - Interest Capitalized 48,691 0 48,691 095 095-Hydro Regular Labour AO 4,071 0 4,071 095 095-Thermal & Hydro Contracts AO 157,200 0 157,200 095 095-Hy...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of capital item accounts, showing forecast amounts, actual amounts, and variances for various activities related to interest, labor, contracts, and expenses. All actual amounts are reported as zero, with significant variances observed across different account categories.

Capital Item Justification Justification Criteria: HYDRO Sub-Criteria: Maintenance Name of Report : Document Location :

AI summary The document outlines a capital item justification framework under the 'HYDRO' criterion, focusing on maintenance sub-criteria. However, no substantive arguments, data, or analysis are provided in the text, as it only includes skeletal report metadata (name, location) without content.

28726 - HYD Carlton Lake Dam Refurbishment Project # Account ACE 2010 Current Submission Variance 28726 001 - HYDRO Regular Labour 21,678 20,900 (778) 28726 002 - HYDRO Overtime Labour 17,500 18,000 500 28726 004 - HYDRO Term Labour 30,332...

AI summary The table presents financial details for the HYD Carlton Lake Dam Refurbishment project, including budget variances across various expense categories such as labour, materials, consulting, and interest capitalized. The total variance is a significant increase of 387,724 CDN, with USD exchange rate noted as $1.05.

HYD - Carlton Lake Dam Refurbishment Account Project Total Estimate 001 - HYDRO Regular Labour $20,900 002 - HYDRO Overtime Labour $18,000 004 - HYDRO Term Labour $37,259 011 - Travel Expense $20,046 012 - Materials 013 - POWER PRODUCTION...

AI summary The document presents a cost breakdown for the Carlton Lake Dam Refurbishment project, totaling $3,104,447 CDN. Key categories include labor, consulting fees, materials, and administrative overheads, with an exchange rate of USD 1.05 CDN noted.

CI 28726 - Carlton Lake Dam Refurbishment Cost Support Notes 3082 South Black Horse Pike Williamstown, NJ 08094 www.portadam.com Office: (856) 740-0606 Toll Free: (800) 346-4793 Fax: (856) 740-0614 March 3, 2010 Senior Civil Engineer Nova...

AI summary This document outlines the terms and conditions for the sale of 400 linear feet of a 10' high Portadam system to Nova Scotia Power. It includes pricing, transportation requirements, and a note that Portadam cannot estimate additional fees.

Table 1 – Purchase Price System Height Approx. Ln. Footage US$/Ln.Ft. Purchase Price 10 Foot System 400 In addition to the Portadam system, NS Power will need to have the following items available for installation of the Portadam system.

AI summary The text references a table outlining the purchase price for a 10-foot system with approximate line footage and mentions the need for additional items for the installation of the Portadam system by NS Power.

Cost Support Note 2 TOTAL CARLTON DAM Cofferdam Construction UNITS UNIT$ Low Permeabilitv Fill 55001 Cy $ $ Excavation - Unsuitable Material 12001 CY 1$ I $ Cofferdam SubTotal $ Demolition Concrete Right Abutment Wall 280 CY Gate Structure...

AI summary This document provides a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with the construction and renovation of the Carlton Dam, including various components such as cofferdam construction, excavation, demolition, concrete work, formwork, rebar, and other related activities. It includes quantities, unit costs, and subtotals for each task.

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In January 2006, AMEC completed a Dam Safety Review (DSR) of the Carleton Dam. At the time, it was recommended that the dam be upgraded in order to meet the minimum criteria of the 1999 Canadian Dam Association (CDA...

AI summary The Carleton Dam requires upgrades to meet safety guidelines, including raising embankments, installing concrete overlays, and replacing timber structures. AMEC proposes conceptual design and cost estimates, with NSPI responsible for fishway design. Discussions address construction methods like cofferdamming.

2.1 General NSPI's request for proposal comprised two phases: - Phase 1 Conceptual design and capital cost estimate. - Phase 2 Detailed design and construction support. AMEC's proposed scope of work will also comprise of two phases. The pr...

AI summary NSPI's request for proposal includes two phases: conceptual design and capital cost estimation (Phase 1), and detailed design and construction support (Phase 2). AMEC's scope involves a one-day workshop with NSP personnel to discuss remedial options and phased design development, including feasibility studies, detailed designs, and construction support.

Work Included - Phase 1 2.3 3. Confirm AMEC will undertake the following for the Phase 1 conceptual design: Review documents and conceptual design alternatives to support the selection of 1. the preferred option; 2. Undertake a one-day wor...

AI summary AMEC will conduct a conceptual design for Phase 1, including reviewing alternatives, holding a workshop with NSPI, designing new infrastructure per dam safety guidelines, preparing capital cost estimates (25-35% accuracy), and managing the project efficiently.

2.4 Work Included - Phase 2A AMEC will undertake the following for the Phase 2A feasibility design: Undertake a geotechnical investigation by drilling three 30 ft deep boreholes at the main structure and back spillway to confirm strength p...

AI summary AMEC will conduct geotechnical investigations, site surveying, stability analysis, and feasibility design for Carleton Dam's Phase 2A, including revised capital cost estimates and project management. The work focuses on foundation properties, embankment design, and infrastructure upgrades.

4.0 WORK PLAN AND ESTIMATED COST The aUached Tables 1 and 2 for the conceptual and feasibility designs, respectively, show the key personnel that will be assigned to the project, and the esllmated number of hours each Individual will spend...

AI summary The document outlines the work plan and estimated costs for a project, including personnel assignments, hourly rates, and cost breakdowns for design phases. Phase 28 Detailed Design costs are presented as a range dependent on design options. Construction support services and tax invoicing (HST, GST, PST) are also addressed.

Sincerely, AMEC Earth and Environmental A Division of AMEC Americas Project Manag er Direct Tel.: Direct Fax: E-mail: Reviewed by: Maylawad by. altachment NSPI - 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan (2010-2014) - P-128.09 NSPI Responses to...

AI summary The document is a response by NSPI to DARB information requests regarding its 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan covering the years 2010-2014. It includes a submission from AMEC Earth and Environmental, a division of AMEC Americas, and is part of a regulatory proceeding.

REDACTED 1 Generation Responses 2 3 Request IR-G7: 4 5 With respect to page 25, CI# 28726, HYD - Carlton Lake Dam Refurbishment, 6 7 What is the value of energy from the Tusket system? Has a 10 year or longer replacement 8 capital budget b...

AI summary The document discusses a request regarding the value of energy from the Tusket system and the preparation of a 10-year capital budget for its refurbishment. The response provides the average annual generation and mentions a confidential capital works plan. The response also highlights concerns about transparency potentially affecting competition and increasing costs for customers.