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Public Advisory: Hydro no longer releasing water at Granite Canal
Read More: Public Advisory: Hydro no longer releasing water at Granite CanalNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers in the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland that the Company is no longer releasing water at the Granite Canal Bypass structure, the Granite Canal Spillway, and the Granite Overflow Dykes into Grey River. There is no potential for further releases at this…
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Spill Advisory: Grey River, Burnt Pond, & White Bear River in Central and Southern Newfoundland
Read More: Spill Advisory: Grey River, Burnt Pond, & White Bear River in Central and Southern NewfoundlandNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers in Central and Southern Newfoundland that the Company is still releasing water at multiple locations. In the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland the Company is releasing water at the Granite Canal Bypass structure and the Granite Overflow Dykes into Grey River. Releases…
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Notice: Proposed Construction of TL271 in Central Newfoundland – Public Comments Invited
Read More: Notice: Proposed Construction of TL271 in Central Newfoundland – Public Comments InvitedUpdated: February 24, 2021 Please note, that the period for receiving comments has been extended to March 5, 2021. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is proposing to construct and operate a new 40km, 69 kV transmission line (TL271) in central Newfoundland, as well as complete upgrades to its Star Lake terminal station, to enable electricity…
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Nalcor Energy testing Labrador Island Link from Muskrat Falls to Soldiers Pond as part of energization
Read More: Nalcor Energy testing Labrador Island Link from Muskrat Falls to Soldiers Pond as part of energizationWork is being carried out by Nalcor Energy on the system to test/energize the Labrador-Island Link (LIL) from Muskrat Falls to Soldiers Pond. While we do not anticipate any customer impact, when new equipment is brought online there is increased risk. Hydro is monitoring closely and will update customers as required. The LIL has been…
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Public Safety Advisory: Controlled Release of Water, Goose Pond / Howley
Read More: Public Safety Advisory: Controlled Release of Water, Goose Pond / HowleyNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro is issuing a public advisory to residents, cabin owners and travelers in the area of Goose Pond, located near Howley in Western Newfoundland. Through the normal operation of the Hinds Lake Generating Facility, there may be an increase in water flow downstream of the Goose Pond Dam until the beginning of…
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Spill Advisory: Hinds Lake
Read More: Spill Advisory: Hinds LakeUpdate: Dec. 18, 10am Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is no longer releasing water in the Hinds Lake area and there is currently no further plan to spill. Original Advisory: Dec. 17, 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers that controlled water releases are occurring in the Hinds Lake area of…
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Spill Advisory: Upper Salmon (North Salmon Dam)
Read More: Spill Advisory: Upper Salmon (North Salmon Dam)Update: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers in the Upper Salmon area that the potential for release of water at the North Salmon Dam Spillway into the North Salmon River is over. Previous advisory: Dec. 16, 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers in the…
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Update – Outage Advisory: Power to remain off overnight on Change Islands
Read More: Update – Outage Advisory: Power to remain off overnight on Change IslandsUpdate – 10AM, December 16, 2020 The ferry is delayed this morning due to high winds, so our crews have not been able to get to the area to investigate and restore power. They are awaiting the ferry and will be on the way as soon as weather permits for safe travel. We will provide…
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Holyrood Thermal Generating Station celebrates 50 Years of dedicated service to the Island
Read More: Holyrood Thermal Generating Station celebrates 50 Years of dedicated service to the IslandThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station, one of the first major pieces of infrastructure built to power the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Fifty years ago, on December 15, 1970, the Honourable Joseph R. Smallwood, then Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, officially opened the generating plant…
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UPDATE – Spill advisory ended for Burnt Pond & White Bear River
Read More: UPDATE – Spill advisory ended for Burnt Pond & White Bear RiverNewfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers in the Burnt Pond and White Bear River areas of Central and Southern Newfoundland that the potential for releases is over for now. Previous (November 3, 2020): Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers in the Burnt Pond and White…