Hurricane Sandy Power Restoration
Line crews are typically called out following a storm, but in the case of Hurricane Sandy we were positioned in the community before the storm hit so we’d be ready to get to work as soon possible.
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Arc Horn Installation Program
BC Hydro partnered with Allteck for this multi-year contract to install arcing horns* on all structures in areas of British Columbia with the highest risk of insulators being damaged by flash over by lightning and switching surges.
Read Full ArticleHeading South of the Border to Seattle
On January 18, 2012, Allteck responded to a call from Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for emergency crews to handle mass power outages caused by a winter storm south of Seattle. We assembled 13 line crews from across British Columbia and headed to the United States to assist in the relief effort. Read Full ArticleBack to Connecticut for Snow Storm Albert
On October 31, 2011 the East Coast was hit with a sudden snow storm that took everyone by surprise. A million customers in the state of Connecticut were left completely in the dark for the second time in less than two months. When Connecticut Light & Power sent out a call for help, Allteck immediately responded and mobilized 54 line workers. Read Full ArticlePort Mann Tower Replacement
In early July 2011, a BC Hydro 230kV transmission tower adjacent to the Fraser River collapsed as a result of high water levels. Allteck was deployed on an emergency basis to ensure the tower was brought to a safe condition, and BC Hydro contracted Allteck to reconstruct a portion of the circuit including the construction of a massive steel lattice tower that will allow the transmission circuit to span a much wider section of the river corridor. This was a particularly safety-sensitive project as the circuit crosses a major highway, a section of the river that is navigated by a large volume of marine traffic and a substantial rail yard.
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Hurricane Irene Power Restoration
In August 2011 Hurricane Irene blasted the east coast of the United States with high winds and torrential rain. Allteck sent 26 powerline technicians to assist with the power restoration effort.
Read Full ArticleWainwright Substation Project
Altalink system planners have determined the need to increase the Wainwright substation capacity. Having built a solid track record in substation construction, Allteck has been awarded the contract.
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