McGraw Falls - Open House for Public Review

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McGraw Falls Water Power Releases Draft ESR for public review

McGraw Falls Water Power (MFWP) is proposing to incorporate a 2 MW intermittent peaking hydro electric facility on the Matawin River at the McGraw Falls Weir. In order to complete this project MFWP is required to undergo an Environmental Screening as legislated by the Ontario Environmental Assessment for Electricity Projects Regulation (O. Reg. 116/01). MFWP has retained the services of ORTECH Power to complete this requirement. Currently MFWP has completed a draft Environmental Screening Report (ESR) and is making it available for public comment. This Draft ESR is an important step in creating a well balanced ESR which considers local concerns and values. Comments received on this draft ESR will be used in the completion of a final ESR.

Members of the public, agencies and First Nation communities are invited to comment on this Draft ESR until December 5, 2008. Copies of this draft report can be reviewed at the offices of KBM Forestry at 349 Mooney Ave, Thunder Bay; or through the project website www.mcgrawfallspower.ca

In order to encourage stakeholder input on this draft report, MFWP is holding a public open house on November 24, 2008 at the Valhalla Inn, in Thunder Bay from 4 pm to 7:30 pm (EST). This information session is designed to provide individuals and agencies further details on the project effects and mitigation strategies. We invite you to attend this information session to review project details. We also encourage you to submit written comments and ask questions of the representatives at the open house.

The Open House is scheduled for:

When: Monday November 24, 2008

Time: 4:00pm – 7:30 pm (EST)

Where: Scandia Room – First floor

Valhalla Inn

1 Valhalla Rd. Thunder Bay

(807) 577-1121

Written comments will be collected until December 5, 2008. If you have any questions or comments regarding this project you can contact Leah Deveaux by phone 1-877-774-6560 ext. 305 or by email info@mcgrawfallspower.ca

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Just a reminder the open house is November 24.