Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link
Sector: Hydro • Location: Nunavut, Canada
Source: Nunatsiaq News
The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project aims to connect Nunavut's electricity infrastructure to the rest of Canada through a 1,200-kilometre high-voltage transmission line. It will link five Kivalliq communities and two gold mines, providing renewable and affordable electricity and high-speed internet. The project is in the development stage and faces significant cost escalations, with the estimated
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Transmission, Broadband, Power Generation (CCGT), Telecommunications
- Location
- Nunavut, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Nunatsiaq News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project aims to connect Nunavut's electricity infrastructure to the rest of Canada through a 1,200-kilometre high-voltage transmission line. It will link five Kivalliq communities and two gold mines, providing renewable and affordable electricity and high-speed internet. The project is in the development stage and faces significant cost escalations, with the estimated cost rising from $1.2 billion to $3.2 billion. |
Original sector | Energy and Telecommunications |
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Country | Canada |
State | Nunavut |
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Source | Nunatsiaq News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Transmission, Broadband, Power Generation (CCGT), Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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