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Eastmain 1-A and Rupert River Diversion. Maude Brochu Natalie James Ross Diamond Fabien Stark Valerie Evans Marilyne Tovar Mariève Isabel. Outline. Introduction Part I. Public Consultations and Alternatives/Variants
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Eastmain 1-A and Rupert River Diversion Maude Brochu Natalie James Ross Diamond Fabien Stark Valerie Evans Marilyne Tovar Mariève Isabel
Outline Introduction Part I. Public Consultations and Alternatives/Variants • Public consultation / registry - Issuance of Directives / Terms of reference? • Alternatives Part II. Review of the Impact Statement • Aquatic habitats and water quality • Terrestrial habitats and wildlife • Physical environment • Socio-Economics • Jamesian communities Part III. Review … • Panel Review and Recommendations • Conclusion References
Overview Timeline: • 2006 Approval • 2009 Diversion • 2012 Powerhouse Commissioning Environmental Changes: 2 Diversion Bays Reduced flow in Rupert (29%) Increased flows Infrastructure: Eastmain1A Powerhouse (893 MW) Sarcelle Powerhouse Waskaganish Drinking Water Treatment Plant …and much more Total Electricity Generated: 8.5 TWH Cost: 4 billion, revised to 5 billion in 2007 Proponents: JBEC , Hydro-Québec Production
Environmental Assessment Process Method: HQ 2003 Significance based on : • Magnitude • Scope • Regional • Local • Limited • Duration Difference between Physical and Biological/Social Impact Assessment
Physical Impacts Review B Green House Gases