November 12, 2024

Media are invited to learn more about Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s plan to study the Labrador West Transmission System.

The event takes place tomorrow (Wednesday, November 13) at the Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre, 300 Hudson Drive, Labrador City, starting at 1:30 p.m.

Hydro’s Vice President Operations Scott Crosbie will join The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) Honourable Yvonne Jones, M.P.; Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and Parliamentary Secretary for Veterans and Military Relations Perry Trimper; and members of the Mining Industry.

The study explores the feasibility of an expansion of the transmission system in Labrador West and the potential economic impact of future development and is partially funded through Canada’s Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program. This was announced by the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, last week at the Minerals Resources Review 2024.

Media contact
Jill Pitcher
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
709-689-9938
jillpitcher@nlh.nl.ca

Ronan Knight
Office of Yvonne Jones, M.P.
613-294-0575

Brodie Thomas
Industry, Energy and Technology
709-729-5248; 709-725-3759
BrodieThomas@gov.nl.ca