Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03512

Matter: CI# 38903 - P-128.10 - NSPI WO - Halifax UG Cable Replacement - $473,599
22 passages 3 documents

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N-1Redacted Work Order 9/2/2010 20 passages
CI 38903 p. p. 1
CI 38903 Halifax UG Cable Replacement 1H-403 & 405 REDACTED September 2, 2010 An Emera Company UARB APPRO VAL SHEET Project Title: Halifax UG Cab le Replacement 1H 403 & 405 CI Number: 38903 Capital Project A Authorization Head Office Use:...

AI summary The document outlines a capital project for the replacement of underground cables in Halifax, submitted by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. The project has a budget estimate of $592,567 and a project estimate of $473,599, with a start date in April 2010 and an estimated in-service date in September 2010.

Section 2 p. p. 1
Parent CI Number Cost Centre SOO - SOO-Services - Admin. Budget Version - 201007/05 Forecast Forecast Start 04/01/2010 Final Cost 11/30/2010 Operational 09/30/2010 2010 $473,599.09 Total: $473,599.09 Original Cost: $113,032.00 This project...

AI summary This document outlines a budget forecast for a project to replace 2.5 km of 3 phase 25kV underground cable between the Water Street Substation and Scotia Square on circuits 1 H-403 and 1 H-405, with a total forecast cost of $473,599.09 for the period from April 1, 2010, to November 30, 2010.

38903 - Halifax UG Cable Replacement 1 H-403 & 405 p. p. 1
38903 - Halifax UG Cable Replacement 1 H-403 & 405 Account ACE 2010 Current Submission Variance Regular Labour (No AO) 001 - 4,007 4,007 T&D Regular Labour 001 - 171,147 62,346 (108,801) Overtime Labour (No AO) 002 - 591 591 002 ~ T&D Over...

AI summary The document presents a comparison of costs between the ACE 2010 and the current submission for the Halifax UG Cable Replacement project, highlighting variances in labor, materials, and contracts. Key differences include decreases in T&D regular and overtime labor costs and increases in COPS contracts.

The following is a breakdown of costs associated with the Halifax UG Cable Replacement 1H-403 & 405. p. p. 1
The following is a breakdown of costs associated with the Halifax UG Cable Replacement 1H-403 & 405. • Administrative Overheads and Interest $97,743 • Labour $102,654 • Materials $274,320 • Contracts $26,181 • Other $201 • Salvage $(27,500...

AI summary The document provides a breakdown of costs for the Halifax UG Cable Replacement 1H-403 & 405 project, with materials being the largest expense at $274,320. Other categories include labour, administrative overheads, contracts, and salvage.

NSPI - 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan (2010-2014) - P-128.09 NSPI Responses to UARB Information Requests p. p. 1
NSPI - 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan (2010-2014) - P-128.09 NSPI Responses to UARB Information Requests

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) provided responses to the Utility and Review Board (UARB) regarding its 2010-2014 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan. The document outlines NSPI's capital investment strategies and related financial commitments during this period.

REDACTED p. p. 1
REDACTED 1 Distribution Responses 2 3 Request IR-D10: 4 5 With respect to page 220, CI# 38903, Halifax UG Cable Replacement 1H-403 &405, 6 7 a) Please provide the planning studies and relevant related documents that justify the 8 construct...

AI summary The document contains a request and response related to the Halifax UG Cable Replacement project, with the response indicating that confidential documents, including quotes from suppliers, are provided in Attachment 1 of the Distribution Capital Investment Report. The response also outlines NSPI's rationale for keeping supplier information confidential to protect competitive terms.

REDACTED p. p. 1
REDACTED 1 Response IR-D10: (cont'd) 2 3 c) All of this work will be performed by internal resources with the exception of traffic control. 4 5 d) Table 1- Breakdown of the Halifax UG Cable Replacement Cost Estimate.

AI summary The response outlines that the work for the project will be conducted primarily by internal resources, with traffic control being the exception. A table is referenced that provides a breakdown of the cost estimate for the Halifax UG Cable Replacement.

DISTRIBUTION CAPITAL INVESTMENT REPORT HALIFAX 25 kV UNDERGROUND SYSTEM p. pp. 1-12
DISTRIBUTION CAPITAL INVESTMENT REPORT HALIFAX 25 kV UNDERGROUND SYSTEM Draft October 05, 2009

AI summary This document is a draft of the Distribution Capital Investment Report for the Halifax 25 kV Underground System, dated October 5, 2009, outlining capital expenditures related to the system's infrastructure.

5.4 Budgeting for Cable Replacement p. p. 12
5.4 Budgeting for Cable Replacement - 5.4.1 Estimates and Assumptions - 5.4.2 Feeder Replacement Estimates - 5.4.3 Service Replacement Estimates - 5.5 Salvage

AI summary The section outlines budgeting for cable replacement, including estimates and assumptions, feeder replacement, service replacement, and salvage considerations.

(L) 1H-431 to Art Gallery Vault p. p. 39
(L) 1H-431 to Art Gallery Vault The records on the available spare ducts are inconsistent. A detailed scoping is required. The system improvement option 4.1 is recommended for better contingency arrangements. - - 5.4 Budgeting for Cable Re...

AI summary The document highlights inconsistencies in records for spare ducts, necessitating detailed scoping. System improvement option 4.1 is recommended for enhanced contingency planning. A section on budgeting for cable replacement, including estimates and assumptions, is outlined.

Materials: p. p. 39
Materials: - Primary cable: 750 kcmil Al, 28 kV - $25/m 350 kcmil Al, 28 kV, 3 phase - $40/m 3/0 Al, 28 kV, 3 phase - $35/m #1 Al, 28 kV, 3 phase - $30/m - Splice 750/750 - $200 each - T-Connector 600 A (See Appendix E for details) - $239...

AI summary The document provides cost estimates for various cable sizes and related infrastructure components under the Feeder Replacement Estimates section, including primary cables, splice, connectors, and support arms.

Table 5.4 p. p. 39
Table 5.4 Materials and Labour for Cable Replacement Option Excluding Primary Services Feeder Cable Accessories Labour (refer to feeder profiles 2.2) (refer to 5.2) (refer to 5.4.1) 1H-403 750 kcmil: 4250 x 1.1 x 25 x 3 S: 9 x 6 x 239 = 75...

AI summary Table 5.4 outlines the costs associated with cable replacement for various feeder lines, including materials, labor, and accessories. It details the breakdown of expenses for different cable sizes and configurations, such as 750 kcmil and 350 kcmil cables, and includes additional costs for splicing loops and waste.

Table 5.6 p. p. 44
Table 5.6 Materials and Labour for Replacing Primary Service Cables 50% Overtime Feeder Cable Accessories Labour (refer to feeder profiles 2.2) (refer to 5.2) (refer to 5.4.1) 1H-403 750 kcmil: 100 x 1.1 x 25 x 3 = T: 27 x 3 x 239 = 32 ser...

AI summary Table 5.6 outlines the costs associated with materials, labour, and accessories for replacing primary service cables for various feeders, including overtime costs and service counts. It includes breakdowns for different cable sizes, accessories, and labour requirements.

6.2 Scope p. p. 44
6.2 Scope Following is a planned scope of injection work grouped by feeder# and section# (see Fig. 5.3). The sections will be (a) terminated at switching devices using livefront or deadfront terminations and (b) spliced using 600A deadbrea...

AI summary The scope outlines injection work details, including termination methods (livefront/deadfront), splicing with 600A deadbreak T-body, and locations in manholes/vaults. Section lengths are simplified for accuracy in total length estimates.

6.4 Injection Estimates p. pp. 44-52
6.4 Injection Estimates The Total price with 24.46% of contractor's overhead: One of the NSPI underground crews will be involved with the contractor for the duration of the project which is estimated to be 8 weeks. The Total contractor's p...

AI summary NSPI's underground crew will collaborate with a contractor on an 8-week project, with total costs including 24.46% contractor overhead. A second total price is noted with 24.42% overhead, though details are limited to numerical estimates and project duration.

Table 7.1 p. p. 52
Table 7.1 Replacement of 750 kcmil Cable Only Feeder Cable (Table 5.4) Accessoties Labour 1H-403 $325,625 Splices:19x1,432=$27,208 Brackets:19x50=$950 Total: $28,158 171md $108,414 1H-405 $130,475 Splices:7x1,432=$10,024 Brackets: 7x50=$35...

AI summary Table 7.1 and Table 7.2 present cost breakdowns for replacing 750 kcmil cable and compare it with cable injection methods. The tables include details on feeder costs, materials, labour, and salvage values for different projects.

Table 7.3 p. p. 52
Table 7.3 Cable Replacement vs. Cable Injection – Compare the Options of Different Life 750 kcmil only Cable Replacement CableCure Cable Injection (TCI) (Novinium) Expected Life, years 40 20 40 NPV $1,238,000 $1,041,702 $823,314 Replacemen...

AI summary Table 7.3 compares the net present value (NPV) of cable replacement and cable injection methods for 750 kcmil cables. Cable replacement has an NPV of $1,238,000, cable cure has $1,041,702, and cable injection has $823,314. The table also considers expected life and replacement chain method calculations.

Novinium Warranty – An Alternative Perspective p. p. 52
Novinium Warranty – An Alternative Perspective The cost of cable injection per basic length of three phase section (typ. Switch-to-switch) today is: $823,314 / 57 (Table 7.2) = $14,444 When one of the three cables of the injected section f...

AI summary The document calculates the cost of cable injection at $14,444 per section and the present value of future warranty payments at $715 if a cable fails in 20 years. The Novinium warranty extends cable life to 40 years, offsetting long-term costs through reimbursement mechanisms.

8.0 BUDGETARY TIMELINES p. p. 52
8.0 BUDGETARY TIMELINES Year 1, 2 and 3 – replace radial sections of the feeders 1H-403, 405, 419 and 431 Year 4 and 5 – replace loops and ties of the feeders 1H-403, 405 and 419 - 2010: a) 1H-403 radial section between 1H and 28H-416 Scot...

AI summary The document outlines a multi-year infrastructure plan for replacing radial sections, loops, and ties of specific electrical feeders (1H-403, 405, 419, 431) between 2010 and 2014, detailing metered lengths and project phases.

Budgetary Item for 2010 p. p. 52
Budgetary Item for 2010 The underground work units and cost of materials are described in Section 5.4.1 of the Report. The RT labour is calculated as: 315 + 315 x 0.7913 + 315 x 0.2446 = $641/day 1. Cable NSPI# 6548-0400 $$(1400 + 1440) \t...

AI summary The document outlines the budgetary breakdown for a 2010 project involving underground work, cable installation, and salvage operations. It includes detailed calculations for materials, labour, contracting, and salvage values, with a total cost of $401,419.

05461Board Decision Letter 1 passage
Bye-mail and courier p. p. 0
Bye-mail and courier Ms. Lee Thomson-Lutz Manager, Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. 14th Floor, Barrington Tower Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Thomson-Lutz: NSPI - Request for Approval of 20; 0 ACE Plan Work Order CI# 38903 - Halifax UG Cable...

AI summary The Board approved Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2010 ACE Plan Work Order (CI# 38903) for $473,599 to replace 25 kV underground cables in Halifax's Downtown Area. The project was deemed necessary for the safe and continuous operation of the 25 kV system. Confidential portions of the work order were accepted as filed.

05461Board Decision Letter 1 passage
Bye-mail and courier p. p. 0
Bye-mail and courier Ms. Lee Thomson-Lutz Manager, Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. 14th Floor, Barrington Tower Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Thomson-Lutz: NSPI - Request for Approval of 20; 0 ACE Plan Work Order CI# 38903 - Halifax UG Cable...

AI summary The NSUARB approved Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2010 ACE Plan Work Order (CI# 38903) for $473,599 to replace 25 kV underground cables in Halifax's Downtown Area, citing necessity for safe system operation. The Board accepted confidential portions of the work order as filed.

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