Kootenay Region: Unit Price Contract
Maple Leaf Power’s service area in the Kootenay region consists of 2360km of overhead distribution line, and 1000km of transmission line. Crews perform new construction and maintenance on overhead and underground distribution as well as responding to unplanned power outages. This large, geographically diverse service area of extensive power systems presents significant complexities and challenges.
Weather changes throughout the British Columbia seasons present additional complexities and challenges. Heavy snowfall throughout the winter, and the resulting spring thaw and mud, force Maple Leaf Power to utilize a range of equipment. Tracked machinery, snowmobiles, and side by sides allow Maple Leaf Power to gain access to otherwise inaccessible sites more efficiently than hiking/climbing, decreasing work times, and increasing manpower utilization.
Management on this project are responsible for the scheduling, safety performance, material tracking, and quality of work accomplished for Fortis BC in this area. Duties of these managers also include daily interactions with the utility, building and property security, receiving, storing, and returning Fortis BC materials, recycling, and the submittal of completed work and quality assurance packages.
OH/UG Distribution Construction
OH/UG Distribution Maintenance
Reconductoring
Restrictive Copper Conductor Upgrades
Cutout & Switch Maintenance
Pole Renewal & Replacements
Voltage Conversions
Transformer Installation
Load Checks & Phase Balancing
Streetlight Installation
Project Management
Resource Allocation & Scheduling
Quality Assurance
Material Management
Salvage & Recycling
Traffic Control
Civil Services