L7011 Structure Changeouts

- 2008 -

Location: Port Hastings to Lingan, Nova Scotia

Client: Nova Scotia Power

Transmission Line Voltage: 230kV

Transmission Line Length: 139km

Structure Type: Wood Pole H-Frame

# of Structures: N/A

Services provided:

  • Change poles, crossarms,  cross-bracing, insulators, and deadends
  • Adjust grounding

Rough Terrain: 100% offroad maintenance work

High Skill Level: Extensive training and qualifications required

New Challenge – Extreme induction consitions

  • Long line length
  • High winds
  • Salty air
  • Built on rock
  • Energized adjacent transmission lines:
  • 1 x 345kV
  • 2 x 230kV
  • 1 x 138kV