PUBLIC ADVISORY: HYDRO TO BEGIN LINE MAINTENANCE AS PART OF ANNUAL WINTER READINESS 

September 5, 2023

On Thursday, September 7th, crews will begin routine maintenance on the Labrador Island Link Transmission Line. This is part of our annual winter readiness activities.

This work is expected to take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily in the following areas on the following dates:

Location Communities Equipment Used Dates
Southern Labrador Sections of the Labrador Island Link from Muskrat Falls to the Coast near the town of Forteau. Helicopter, boom trucks and excavators Sept. 7 – Oct. 31
Northern Peninsula Sections of the Labrador Island Link in the Long Range Mountains running parallel from Daniel’s Harbour in the North to Cow Head in the South. Helicopter Sept. 7 – Oct. 31
Central Newfoundland Sections of the Labrador Island Link between Port Blandford and Gambo. Helicopter, boom truck Sept. 12 – 15 and Sept. 18 – 20 (estimated)

Public travelling in these areas may notice helicopters and, in some areas, see some heavy equipment on access roads.

Please use caution if you are travelling in these areas.

There is no impact to power supply or Hydro operations. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.