The Wasoqonatl Transmission Line is a proposed new 345 kV transmission line twinning an existing line to New Brunswick. The line will traverse approximately 160 km, from Onslow, Nova Scotia to Salisbury, New Brunswick.
This line will increase reliability for customers by providing a stronger connection to the inter-provincial power grid while supporting the expansion of renewable energy production. Together, with our Mi’kmaq Partners, we have named the project Wasoqonatl, meaning “Keep light on” in the Mi’kmaq language.
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Wasoqonatl in Mi’kmaq means “Keep Light On” and is reflective of both the project and the spirit of partnership and collaboration in this project.
Low-cost financing with our partners at the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and collaborations with Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency (WMA) is helping lower the cost of the proposed project for our customers, while ensuring Mi’kmaw communities have a meaningful stake in Nova Scotia’s clean energy transition.
Nova Scotia Power registered the Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project on October 26, 2023. On December 15, 2023, this registration was approved with conditions—learn more here.
The EA is an important process that demonstrates our diligence in evaluating and addressing any environmental risk as part of the project. The process leading up to the filing has included engagement with the Mi’kmaq, local communities, environmental and other special interest groups, landowners, government, and other stakeholders through one-on-one meetings, open houses, and surveys.
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Collaboration, innovative thinking and a commitment to sustainability are driving us towards a greener and smarter energy future; and we need like minded businesses working with us to get there.
Some of the support our project partners will be looking for may include:
| Catering services | Civil works |
| Crane operators | Environmental monitors |
| Forestry professionals | Heavy equipment operators |
| Mechanics | Power line technicians |
| Quality control professionals | Refueling services |
| Safety professionals | Security services |
| Snow removal | Surveying |
| Tower assembly crews | Traffic control |
| Waste Management | Welding and fabrications |
Think you have goods or services for this project? Tell us at nspower.ca/vendors
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