Hydro Operations identified an osprey nest being constructed on an NTPC power pole in Lutsel K’e that posed a fire and outage risk, as well as a risk to the birds. After permission to move the nest was obtained from the Department of Environment and Climate Change, the Yellowknife Line Crew quickly mobilized to Lutsel K’e, installed a pole and platform nearby and relocated the nest to the new platform. It appears the ospreys have accepted the new location as their home.
Great work by the local Plant Superintendent to identify this hazard before it was able to cause an incident and before the birds were able to complete construction and occupy the nest. Also, great work by the Yellowknife Line Crew for safely and successfully relocating the nest to a new, safer location.
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