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NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: Tusket Tidal Pool Fish Passage CI Number: C0064966 Date: March 13, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&...
AI summary The document is an NSEB Approval Sheet for the Tusket Tidal Pool Fish Passage project, detailing budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types for various years, with a total expenditure of over $1.7 million.
Reason for Variance The increase of $448,476 from the 2026 ACE Plan subsequent submittal estimate of $1,315,495 is due to changes in the final design compared to the conceptual design. The preliminary design included 6 cfs of water flow ro...
AI summary The $448,476 increase in the 2026 ACE Plan's cost stems from design changes to avoid archaeological sites, requiring rerouting water flow from the powerhouse. This necessitated additional construction, materials, and higher-than-estimated RFP costs.
REDACTED CI C0064966 Page 4 of 6 Title: Tusket Tidal Pool Fish Passa cution Year: 2024 - 2026 age . Sub-Total $ 16,281 ce of Equipm 16 201 e 16 201
AI summary The text includes a redacted page from a regulatory proceeding, containing a table with a sub-total of $16,281 and a title related to a Tusket Tidal Pool Fish Pass project spanning 2024 to 2026. The content appears to be related to a capital investment or infrastructure project.
Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Instrumentation/Control System Discipline Drawings Mechanical Discipline Drawings Not Applicable (NA) Complete (C) NR NR NR NR S/P P/C C Auxiliary Elec...
AI summary The document presents a checklist and maturity matrix for project cost estimate inputs, detailing the status of various design and drawing deliverables. It includes metrics such as the number of deliverables and the percentage of completion for different classes of estimates.
This project is being filed as a Class 3 estimate. The defined deliverables for this project indicate that 97% of Class 3 deliverables are completed. A contingency value of 10% was selected to account for specific risks include issues with...
AI summary The project is filed as a Class 3 estimate with 97% of deliverables completed. A 10% contingency was selected to address risks such as water management issues, additional soils work, extended working days, unknown powerhouse conditions, and weather delays.
1.4 Basis of Design / Design Criteria The concept design development work is based on a review of previous reports and documentation provided by NSPI, as well as the site inspection carried out by Wood on November 9, 2023, accompanied by N...
AI summary The design criteria for the Tusket Tidal Pond project focus on preventing gaspereau stranding while ensuring operational effectiveness of the Tusket powerhouse. Key considerations include reliability, constructability challenges (winter construction, limited access), environmental impact, sediment runoff, maintenance, and capital costs. The design is based on prior NSPI reports, LiDAR data, and a site inspection by Wood.
3.2.2 Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The cost estimates presented in this report are Class 5 cost estimates. Class 5 cost estimates are based on limited project definition, usually in the 0% to 2% range, and are intended t...
AI summary The report provides Class 5 capital cost estimates for Option A-1 at $200,000, noting these are preliminary and suitable only for concept screening. Construction is planned for January to spring 2024, with costs excluding project management and capital expenses.
3.3.2 Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option A-2 is $340,000. The work can be executed between January, 2024 and spring 2024.
AI summary The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option A-2 is $340,000, with construction scheduled between January 2024 and spring 2024. The timeline and cost are presented as key details for the project's implementation phase.
3.4.2 Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option A-3 is $510,000. It will be challenging to execute the work between January, 2024 and spring 2024.
AI summary The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) for Option A-3 is $510,000, with implementation between January 2024 and spring 2024 expected to be challenging due to scheduling constraints.
3.5.2 Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option A-4 is $1,100,000. It will be extremely challenging to execute the work between January, 2024 and spring 2024.
AI summary The estimated capital cost for Option A-4 is $1,100,000, with significant challenges anticipated in executing the project between January 2024 and spring 2024 due to the tight timeline.
3.6.2 Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option A-5 is $900,000. It will be challenging to execute the work between January, 2024 and spring 2024.
AI summary The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option A-5 is $900,000. Execution of the work between January 2024 and spring 2024 is expected to be challenging.
Table 3-1: Summary of Options A-1 to A-5 Option Tailrace Design Water Level Downstream Outlet Additional Upstream Fish Passage Additional Flow Release Estimated Capital Cost A-1 Typical High No change No No $200,000 A-2 Typical High Modifi...
AI summary Table 3-1 summarizes five options (A-1 to A-5) with variations in tailrace design, downstream outlet modifications, additional fish passage, and flow release, along with their estimated capital costs ranging from $200,000 to $1,100,000.
3.8.2 Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option P-1 is $650,000. It will be extremely challenging to execute the work between January, 2024 and spring 2024.
AI summary Option P-1 has a Class 5 capital cost estimate of $650,000, with significant challenges anticipated in executing the project between January 2024 and spring 2024 due to timing constraints.
3.9.2 Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option P-2 is $950,000. It will be extremely challenging to execute the work between January, 2024 and spring 2024.
AI summary The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option P-2 is $950,000, with significant challenges anticipated in executing the work between January 2024 and spring 2024 due to the tight timeline.
3.10.2Capital Cost Estimate and Construction Schedule The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) of Option P-3 is $1,250,000. It will be extremely challenging to execute the work between January, 2024 and spring 2024.
AI summary The estimated capital cost (Class 5 estimate) for Option P-3 is $1,250,000. Execution of the project between January 2024 and spring 2024 is described as extremely challenging, highlighting potential scheduling and implementation difficulties.
CI C0064966 Attachment 1 Page 42 of 64 Tusket Tidal Pond – Concept Design Report Nova Scotia Power Inc. - o Availability of construction materials - Reduced construction footprint to minimize impact on the site (environmental, archaeologic...
AI summary The document discusses the Tusket Tidal Pond Concept Design Report by Nova Scotia Power Inc., highlighting considerations such as the availability of construction materials, reduced construction footprint to minimize environmental and archaeological impacts, potential sediment runoff near watercourses, long-term maintenance requirements, and capital costs. Table 4-2 provides a visual summary of the information in Table 4-1.
Description Pros Cons Potential Risks Long term maintenance Lower long-term maintenance as the berm will not be over topped except potentially very extreme flow and tide conditions. Siphon will require periodic inspection and, possibly, pr...
AI summary The text presents a comparison of two infrastructure options, focusing on their long-term maintenance, capital costs, and potential risks. The first option involves a berm with lower long-term maintenance costs but higher initial capital costs, while the second involves a siphon and pump system with potential maintenance and operational risks.
Description Pros Cons Potential Risks Capital cost Most expensive option reviewed. Additional cost due to weather related delays.
AI summary The table compares a capital cost option, noting it is the most expensive reviewed, with potential risks including additional costs from weather-related delays.
8) Estimated capital costs (Class 5) are as follows: Option Estimated Capital Cost A-1 $200,000 A-2 $340,000 A-3 $510,000 A-4 $1,100,000 A-5 $900,000 P-1 $650,000 P-2 $950,000 P-3 $1,250,000 5.2 Recommendations
AI summary The document presents estimated capital costs for various options under Class 5, ranging from $200,000 to $1,250,000, followed by a section titled 'Recommendations' which is not detailed in the provided text.