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Changes to COVID-19 protocols at Muskrat Falls site, camp set to close in July.
July 2nd, 2021 by Laura Fifield
As the province moves forward in its reopening plan, we are taking steps to align COVID-19 protocols and testing requirements with the Together. Again. plan. We are also taking the necessary steps to safely and permanently close the Muskrat Falls camp. Aligning with the opening of the Atlantic Bubble, as of June 23, 2021, workers […]
Changes to COVID-19 protocols at Muskrat Falls Site to come into effect June 19
June 16th, 2021 by Laura Fifield
As the province moves forward in its reopening plan, we are taking steps to allow daily commuting for local workers at the Muskrat Falls site. We have been working with Labrador-Grenfell Health (LGH) as they roll out COVID-19 vaccinations for those living in congregate living, including workers at the Muskrat Falls site. Vaccination uptake has […]
Our priority is your safety
May 12th, 2021 by Karen ONeill
Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees. Nalcor and NL Hydro safely operate and maintain more than 25 hydroelectric dams across the province, and have done so for many decades. We’re committed to keeping the public safe near our facilities and waterways. That’s why we share important safety information regarding […]
Two major achievements reached
March 26th, 2021 by Laura Fifield
May 17, 2021: We reached two major milestones this past weekend on the Muskrat Falls Project – first power flow from the 2nd unit at Muskrat Falls and synching the 1st synchronous condenser at Soldiers Pond to the grid. Thanks to the teamwork of our project partners, contractors, unions and workers who contributed to these achievements. […]
September 28, 2020 – Nalcor achieves first power despite COVID-19
September 28th, 2020 by admin
Nalcor Energy CEO Stan Marshall today provided an update on the Muskrat Falls Project and COVID-19 pandemic impacts to cost and schedule. “In March, we shut down the Muskrat Falls Project site to keep people safe amidst COVID-19. Despite these challenges, on September 22nd, we successfully and safely reached a major achievement by generating power […]
First flow of power from Muskrat Falls
September 23rd, 2020 by admin
September 23, 2020, St. John’s, NL –The Muskrat Falls Project has reached a major milestone with first power flow from Muskrat Falls. Last evening, the first unit at Muskrat Falls was successfully synced to the electricity grid in Labrador. This is a significant milestone that we’ve reached alongside Innu Nation, our Indigenous partner in this […]
August 4, 2020 – Safety Notice: Crews removing select culverts and bridges on access roads along the Labrador Transmission Assets (LTA) line from Muskrat Falls to Churchill Falls in Labrador
August 4th, 2020 by admin
To construct the Labrador Transmission Assets, a 250 km parallel transmission line required for the Lower Churchill Project, we upgraded and built access roads along the transmission line from Muskrat Falls to Churchill Falls in Labrador. With construction complete, some of the access roads along the transmission line are no longer required and will be […]
July 3, 2020: Public Safety Notice – Transmission Line Maintenance Work in Labrador
July 3rd, 2020 by admin
To safely and effectively construct the transmission line from Muskrat Falls to Churchill Falls in Labrador and the Labrador-Island Link (LIL) from Muskrat Falls to Soldier’s Pond on the Avalon Peninsula, Nalcor upgraded and constructed access roads along the 1,600 km of transmission lines. We then developed a plan to identify roads that were essential […]
June 26, 2020: Public Safety Notice – Transmission Line Maintenance Work
June 26th, 2020 by admin
To safely and effectively construct the transmission line from Muskrat Falls to Churchill Falls in Labrador and the Labrador-Island Link (LIL) from Muskrat Falls to Soldier’s Pond on the Avalon Peninsula, Nalcor upgraded and constructed access roads along the 1,600 km of transmission lines. We then developed a plan to identify roads that were essential […]
May 26, 2020: Preparing to restart construction & commissioning
May 26th, 2020 by Karen ONeill
With our worksites placed in care and maintenance mode for almost three months, we are now preparing to safely and gradually resume construction and commissioning of the Muskrat Falls Project on May 30. As we work through the process to safely resume work, we will be adhering to the new protocols and guidelines that have […]
