Why do this project? This project is being completed in order to extend the expected life of 10,200 transmission poles from 35 years to 55 years, delaying the replacement of these poles by approximately 20 years.
AI summary This project aims to extend the expected life of 10,200 transmission poles from 35 years to 55 years, thereby delaying their replacement by approximately 20 years.
Why do this project now? This project should be completed now to contribute to the reliable operation of the transmission system. This project is forecast to be in-service when the first pole is forecast to be completed (June 2022), theref...
AI summary This project is being undertaken now to ensure the reliable operation of the transmission system. It is expected to be in-service by June 2022, with the Final Cost Date set for June 2024, six months after the last pole is forecast to be completed in December 2023.
Request IR-3: The Variance sheet on page 3 of 3 in the application showed an increase of over 1.5 times in travel expense despite the reduction of almost half of the regular labour cost and the reduction of scope in general. Please explain...
AI summary The response to Request IR-3 explains that travel expenses increased due to additional site visits required for transmission lines with extreme terrain and vegetation, despite reductions in regular labour costs and scope. These site visits were necessary to determine alternate access routes and vegetation clearance requirements.
1 Request IR-4: 2 3 This project was the fourth CI of a multi-year program that was to continue beyond 2023. 4 What is the status of the other phases of the program? 5 6 Response IR-4: 7 8 CI C0010955 – 2020/2021 Wood Pole Retreatment Prog...
AI summary This chunk discusses the status of a multi-year wood pole retreatment program. The 2020/2021 phase was completed in June 2024, while the 2024/2025 phase is ongoing and expected to finish in October 2026. Delays are due to contractor availability and access constraints.
NS Power's contractor performed a test to assess the poles' condition and administered retreatment when necessary. Since the testing is done at the time of retreatment, the full scope of poles requiring treatment was not known in advance....
AI summary NS Power's pole retreatment project faced delays due to remote locations, adverse terrain, and a cyber incident. The project was completed a year late, and the Board approved the final cost of $791,054, finding the project reasonable and justified.
Request IR-1: - On page 1 of 3 in the application, NS Power noted the project scope was 10,200 transmission - poles being retreated in 2022 and 2023, with a June 2022 Start date/ In-Service date. - On page 2, NS Power explained that the or...
AI summary NS Power's application details a transmission pole retreatment project with a reduced scope due to fewer wood poles needing retreatment. The request seeks clarification on the number of poles retreated, average cost per pole, and the contractor's inspection report explaining the reduced scope.
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