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To: Brumar89 who wrote (7097)	4/9/2009 12:58:58 PM
From: russet	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 86356

dailycommercialnews.com Hydro Quebec gets green light for hydro electric project IRWIN RAPOPORT correspondent MONTREAL Barring international pressure and lawsuits, Hydro Quebec (HQ) is proceeding with its $5 billion Eastmain 1-A hydro electric project. The multi-stage project consists of construction of a major diversion structure on the Rupert River and two dams: the Eastmain 1-A and La Sarcelle. “The most important part will be the Rupert diversion,” said HQ spokesperson Sylvain Theberge. “It will ensure that water flows over the three existing dams.” The river flows 500 kms from Lac Mistassini to Rupert Bay. At 314 kms from the mouth of the river, 71 per cent of the river’s flow will be diverted in a south to north direction. Local Cree companies will start the process by building a road linking the main highway to James Bay with the Rupert and Nemaska work camps. HQ will put the diversion project out for tender in the next few weeks. It’s open to Quebec, Canadian and international companies. The diversion will include eight canals, 55 earth and rock filled dikes and a nearly three-km long tunnel. “We assume there will not be a lot of companies with this kind of experience,” said Theberge. “Hydro Quebec Equipment will study the best options — the best price and construction schedule.” While HQ is a public company with a primary goal to favour Quebec companies, Theberge said these types of large-scale projects require special expertise in engineering and construction in remote areas, as well as the ability to establish and operate isolated work camps, operating a fleet of helicopters and a variety of vehicles, an on-site concrete plant and the proper storage of key construction materials and equipment. The James Bay Energy Society, an arm of HQ, will oversee the project and ensure quality control. Construction of the diversion is expected to be complete by 2009, the dams by 2012.

To: Brumar89 who wrote (7097)	4/9/2009 1:42:09 PM
From: Eric	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86356

Where could they be built in the lower 48?