Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03510

Matter: CI# 34622 - P-128.10 - NSPI WO - Upgrade L-8002 - $2,222,639
16 passages 5 documents

Capital Expenditures across all matters →

N-1Redacted Work Order 9/2/2010 7 passages
p. p. 1
An Emera Company · UARB APPRO VAL SHEET Project Title: · Jpgrade L-8002 CI Number: 34622 Capital Project Authorization Head Office Use: ATO Project Number: Final Cost • Date: August 30, 2010 · Location: Division: VEAD Expenditure Profi 8 c...

AI summary This document outlines the 'Upgrade L-8002' project by an Emera Company, including budget estimates, project estimates, and timelines. The project was submitted by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board on August 30, 2010.

Section 3 p. p. 1
Parent CI Number Cost Centre 800 - 800-Services - Admin. Budget Version - 201007/05 Forecast Forecast Start 09/01/2010 Final Cost 12/31/2011 Operational 11/30/2011 2010 $1,022,591.96 2011 $1,200,047.09 Totat: $2,222,639.05 Original Cost: $...

AI summary The document outlines a project to upgrade L-8002 (Onslow - Lakeside) to an operating temperature of 60 degrees Celsius, involving the replacement of 28 structures. The budget forecast for this project spans from 2010 to 2011, with total costs estimated at $2,222,639.05.

Summary of Related CI's +1- 2 years 2009 - 33542 Upgrade L-8002 $1,601,290 p. p. 1
Summary of Related CI's +1- 2 years 2009 - 33542 Upgrade L-8002 $1,601,290 201007/05 Forecast Variance 5,110 17,648 290,618 651,824 1,188,136 0 40,000 a 3,000 1,500 22,303 0 2,000 500 2,222,639 Project Number Approved Date Budget Version A...

AI summary This document provides a summary of a capital improvement (CI) project, Upgrade L-8002, with details on budget forecasts, variances, and cost breakdowns across various activities and accounts. It includes information on project numbers, cost centres, and capital item accounts.

Preamble p. p. 1
Approved Date Cost Centre 800 Parent CI Number 800-Services - Admin. Capital Item Justification Justification Criteria: TRANSMISSION PLANT Sub-Criteria: Name of Report : Document Location: Person Responsible: STEPHEN HAZEL

AI summary This document outlines a capital item justification under the 'TRANSMISSION PLANT' category, with the responsible person identified as Stephen Hazel. The context suggests it is part of a regulatory process involving cost and capital expenditures.

Why do this project this way? p. p. 1
Why do this project this way? This project will raise the height spans on this circuit that do not meet the CSA standard requirement. This will be achieved by installing new structures at the mid span and raising other structures. This wor...

AI summary This project involves raising the height spans on a circuit to meet CSA standards by installing new structures. The work is being done by NSPI and an affiliate, with a revised project estimate causing a variance between the ACE 2010 version and the revised submission. The overall project scope has not increased, and the variance is partially offset by a decrease in interest due to an error in the ACE 2010 version.

34622 - Upgrade L-8002 p. p. 1
34622 - Upgrade L-8002 Account ACE 2010 Current Submission Variance Regular Labour (No AO) - 001 40,000 40,000 T&D Regular Labour - 001 32,303 22,303 (10,000) Travel Expense - 011 5,000 5,000 Materials - 012 506,125 651,824 145,699 COPS Co...

AI summary The document presents a table comparing the ACE 2010 and current submission figures for various accounts related to the Upgrade L-8002 project, including labor, materials, contracts, and other expenses. The table highlights significant variances in amounts across different categories.

The following is a breakdown of costs associated with the Upgrade L-8002 p. p. 1
The following is a breakdown of costs associated with the Upgrade L-8002 • Administrative Overheads and Interest $313,376 • Labour $62,303 • Materials $651,824 • Contracts $1,188,136 • Other $7,000 • Total $2,222,639 1 Transmission Respons...

AI summary The text provides a cost breakdown for Upgrade L-8002 and includes questions regarding the project's progress, budget sufficiency, completion timeline, and compliance with the Board Order from August 2009. It references the 2009 ACE Plan and a specific work order approval.

N-2Redacted Responses to Information Requests 9/29/2010 5 passages
Section 1
NOVA SCOTIA POWER An Emera Company September 29,2010 Nancy McNeil Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: CI # 34622 - Upgrade L-8002 - P-12...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) responds to information requests regarding the confidentiality of contract rates for a capital upgrade project. NSPI argues that disclosing contract rates could harm customer interests by allowing competitors to gain an advantage and by reducing NSPI's ability to secure competitive pricing for capital services and equipment.

Section 2
www.nspower.ca CI# 34622 – Upgrade L-8002 (NSUARB P-128.10) NSPI Responses to UARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-20: 2 3 In the application dated September 2, 2010 on page 2 of 7, NSPI states that there will be 28 4 st...

AI summary NSPI clarifies a discrepancy in the number of structures to be replaced in the Upgrade L-8002 project, originally stating 28 structures but later revising to 24 structures in 2010 and 26 structures in 2011 due to updated engineering analysis.

Section 6
1 Request IR-23: 2 3 The project estimate indicates that $1,022,592 will be spent during 2010 and $1,200,047 will 4 be spent during 2011. 5 6 (a) Please identify the geographic area of work activity and the number of new, raised, 7 or repl...

AI summary The response to Request IR-23 outlines the geographic scope and cost breakdown for a project involving the replacement of electrical structures between Brushy Hill and Lakeside in 2010 and Brookfield in 2011. The total estimated costs for 2010 and 2011 are $1,022,592 and $1,200,047, respectively, with a detailed breakdown of labor, materials, and other expenses.

Section 8
CI# 34622 – Upgrade L-8002 (NSUARB P-128.10) NSPI Responses to UARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-25: 2 3 In its response to ACE 2010 IR-T11 b), NSPI stated that the total amount budgeted (i.e. 4 $1,658,189) is suffici...

AI summary NSPI explains a 34% increase in project budget from $1,658,189 to $2,222,639 for the L-8002 upgrade, attributing it to an oversight in the original 2010 ACE Plan submission. The revised estimate includes additional work from 2011 and a reduction in the number of structures requiring modification from 28 to 24.

Section 9
re, even though the number of 26 structures requiring modification in 2010 decreased, the total project estimate increased 27 as a result the 26 structures being included in 2011. Date Filed: September 29, 2010 NSPI (UARB) IR-25 Page 1 of...

AI summary NSPI responded to UARB information requests regarding cost variances and inspection reports for infrastructure projects. The variance in material and contract costs was due to overestimation of the budget and unused contingency funds. Inspection reports were provided to justify contractor invoice payments.

06274Board Decision Letter 1/28/2011 1 passage
NSPI Request for Approval of 2010 ACE Plan Work Order CI#34622 - L8002 Upgrade - P-128.1 0 p. p. 0
NSPI Request for Approval of 2010 ACE Plan Work Order CI#34622 - L8002 Upgrade - P-128.1 0 The Board has reviewed NSPI's application dated September 2, 2010 in which Board approval is requested for the following non-confidential 2010 ACE P...

AI summary The Board has approved NSPI's request for $2,222,693 to upgrade the L-8002 circuit to meet CSA ground clearance requirements on a 345KV line. The application was initially submitted in April 2010 but was withdrawn in July 2010 before being resubmitted in September 2010 and ultimately approved.

05235IRs issued by the Board 9/14/2010 2 passages
Section 3 p. p. 0
- i) Please confirm if NSPI personnel will work on structure replacements and explain the extent of this NSPI work; (e.g. staffing, duration, specific activities, etc.) - ii) Please describe the level of NSPI supervision provided on this p...

AI summary The text includes a series of information requests (IRs) directed at Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) regarding a project involving structure replacements. The requests cover staffing, supervision, cost breakdowns, geographic areas, work schedules, cost variances, and inspection reports. There is also a question about the increase in budget from $1,658,189 to $2,222,639.

Section 4 p. p. 0
ted to this variance. Why were the material and contract costs lower? - IR-27: Referencing NSPl's response to IR-2 dated May 31, 2010 please provide NSPi inspection reports for work completed on CI#33542 which justifies each of the contrac...

AI summary The document contains several information requests (IRs) directed at Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) regarding discrepancies in cost estimates and contractor rates for a project. The requests seek explanations for changes in costs, hourly rates, and design cost estimates, as well as supporting documentation.

05374Redacted Information Requests - 3rd set 9/14/2010 1 passage
Section 3 p. p. 0
- i) Please confirm if NSPI personnel will work on structure replacements and explain the extent of this NSPI work; (e.g. staffing, duration, specific activities, etc.) - ii) Please describe the level of NSPI supervision provided on this p...

AI summary The text outlines a series of information requests (IRs) directed at Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) regarding a project involving structure replacements. The requests seek clarification on NSPI's involvement, supervision, cost estimates, work schedules, and explanations for cost variances and changes in project scope.

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