June 12, 2026
Thank you to the residents of Mount Uniacke who took the time to meet with our team and attend our community reliability meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 165 on May 26, 2026. We truly appreciated the chance to connect with you, hear your questions and perspectives on power service in your community, and share how our team will continue working to support reliable service for you and your neighbours.
Completed Work
Over the last five years we have invested $11.2 million in the area for tree trimming, upgrades to our equipment, and a new substation. The Mount Uniacke substation was put into service in December 2025 and serves more than 5,000 customers through two feeders (i.e., lines). Having shorter distribution networks makes it easier to monitor and maintain equipment and find and fix issues, reducing the number and length of power outages. The substation will also support growing demand in the future.
Another $1.8 million is being invested this year, bringing the total local investment to $13 million. Planned work includes:
We are now in the second year of our reliability plan, which will see us invest $1.3 billion to continue to strengthen the electricity grid. This includes investing an average of $250 million in projects across Nova Scotia each year, installing protective devices, upgrading lines, replacing poles and transformers, and clearing more trees and branches from power lines to reduce outages. Our investment in tree trimming has grown steadily—from $25 million in 2022 to $32 million in 2023, and now $45 million each year since 2024.
Hearing from you directly is important to us, and we value every opportunity to have these conversations. Your feedback helps guide our work, and we remain committed to delivering service you can rely on every day. Keeping you updated on work in your area continues to be a priority for us. If you ever have questions about the reliability of service where you live, your Reliability Advisor, Andrea MacQuillin, is here to help.
Sincerely,
Keith O'Callaghan | Senior Manager, Reliability Work Execution, Nova Scotia Power
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