Taltson Hydro Expansion Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Great Slave Lake region, Northwest Territories, Canada
Source: Construct Connect
The Taltson Hydro Expansion Project aims to double the Northwest Territories' hydro capacity by building an additional 60-megawatt hydro facility and connecting the North and South Slave Lake electrical grids through a 320-kilometre transmission line, including an underwater section. The project is advanced by five Indigenous nations, with an environmental assessment planned for 2026, construction
- Status
- Environmental assessment
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Residential
- Location
- Great Slave Lake region, Northwest Territories, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Construct Connect
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Original status | environmental assessment |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | The Taltson Hydro Expansion Project aims to double the Northwest Territories' hydro capacity by building an additional 60-megawatt hydro facility and connecting the North and South Slave Lake electrical grids through a 320-kilometre transmission line, including an underwater section. The project is advanced by five Indigenous nations, with an environmental assessment planned for 2026, construction starting in 2029, and first power expected by 2033. |
Original sector | Infrastructure |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Northwest Territories |
City | Great Slave Lake region |
Source
Source | Construct Connect |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-03-21 |
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