The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation has been working closely with Emera NL on opportunities for members and member companies to participate in the Maritime Link Project. This project will include the construction of new transmission lines between Cape Ray and Bottom Brook along an existing transmission corridor, and from Bottom Brook to Granite Canal in a combination of existing and new corridors. The project will also include the construction of grounding facilities, converter stations, transition compounds and other potential infrastructure. Qalipu has developed partnership opportunities with contractors that have been selected or shortlisted to deliver the various components of this project.

We are currently seeking interest from member-owned companies that are able to offer secondary products and services to these selected contractors. Identified services include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Excavation

• Trucking

• Health and Safety

• Environmental Services

• GIS/Surveying

• Fencing

• Wood Harvesting

• Fuel Services

• Equipment Maintenance

• PPSE Supply

• Electrical

• Communications

• Security

• Fire protection, etc.

We strongly encourage all members that are interested in providing products and services for the Maritime Link Project to register their company in the Qalipu Business Network. Please visit http://www.qbn.qalipu.ca/Registration to complete the online registration form or contact Nicole Companion at (709) 634-8043 or email ncompanion@qalipu.ca if you have questions or need further assistance.