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UPDATE: Equipment Advisory: Sunnyside-to-Western Avalon transmission line

August 30th, 2017

UPDATE

Line returned to service
Repairs were made to the transmission line and it was returned to service Tuesday evening (Aug. 29) at approximately 7:15 p.m.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY – Aug. 29

Equipment Advisory: Sunnyside-to-Western Avalon transmission line out of service

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro advises that a transmission line between Sunnyside and Western Avalon terminal station is currently offline. A piece of construction equipment came in contact with the line resulting in damage.

There are no customer impacts as a result.

Repair and restoration time is being assessed and updates will be provided as more information is available.



Media Contact:

Jill Pitcher
Senior Communications Advisor, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
t. 709.737.1219 / c. 709.689.9938 e. [email protected]