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Lower Churchill Project News A Nalcor Energy Publication January 2014 CLC active in Upper Investing in our communities – Lake Melville over $215,000 donated in 2013 The Lower Churchill Project’s Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met for its quarterly meeting early in December in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Items discussed at the meeting included a full project update, community initiatives, upcoming jobs and training and general matters related to the project. CLC members include: Darren Wells (Co-Chair), Leander Baikie (Member-at-Large), Wanda Lyall (Member-at-Large), Melissa Best (Mud Lake), Art Williams (North West River), Rosanne Williams (Co-Chair/Nalcor), Matthew Pike (Nalcor) and Lorie O’Halloran (Nalcor). Pictured from L-R: Ashley Taylor (Director - LHAFA), Hollis Yetman (Vice President - LHAFA), Matthew Pike (Community For more information on the CLC, including Relations Advisor - Nalcor), Joe Cabot (Treasurer - LHAFA) and Dwayne Yetman (Secretary - LHAFA). Missing from Photo: meeting minutes and presentations, please visit Tony Chubbs (President - LHAFA) the “In the Community” section of our website In 2013, the Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association - Labrador Creative Arts Festival at www.muskratfalls.nalcorenergy.com. (LHAFA) and Nalcor Energy celebrated the completion - Labrador Winter Games of the Safe Boating initiative. Over a two-year period - Libra House Nalcor contributed $30,000 to the LHAFA for safe - Multi-Cultural Youth Gathering docking infrastructure and an information campaign - Nature Conservancy of Canada about safe boating practices. - North West River Beach Festival 2013 was another successful year for community - Trapline Marathon investment across Labrador. Over $215,000 was invested - Wonderbolt Circus by Nalcor and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro across more than 50 Labrador-based organizations and “Every year our investments help ensure that Labrador- events including: based organizations and events remain vibrant and - Canadian Cancer Society have a positive impact on the community overall,” said Matthew Pike, Community Relations Advisor, CLC members visit the Muskrat Falls construction - Conservation Corps Green Team site in December. Nalcor Energy. - Expo Labrador - Goose Bay Curling Club For more information on Nalcor’s Community Investment 2013 project update - Great Labrador Canoe Race Program visit the “In the Community” section of our - L’Anse Au Loup Come Home Year website at www.muskratfalls.nalcorenergy.com. Labrador residents employed on the Muskrat Falls Project Nalcor tours Labrador with new contractor Oct 476 A new contractor means new job opportunities and “We started with a positive event in Sheshatshiu and Sept 462 Nalcor recently travelled around Labrador to spread that trend continued across Labrador. Day-after-day we Aug 391 the word. Astaldi Canada Inc. was awarded the spoke to more and more people who want to come contract for the powerhouse, intake and spillway, the work on the project,” says Shelley. “It is important July 321 biggest contract that will be awarded for the Muskrat for people to know that although we are an June 289 Falls Project. international company we have a strong focus on engaging and hiring local. With this strategy in mind, May 228 Hundreds of interested Labrador residents attended everyone benefits.” Apr 199 job fairs across the region and expressed great interest in working on the project. Paul Shelley, Senior It is anticipated that Astaldi Canada will begin hiring in Mar 173 Director of Business Development with Astaldi early 2014 with peak workforce in 2015. For more Feb 145 Canada, was thrilled to see the positive response information on employment opportunities with the across Labrador. project, visit www.muskratfallsjobs.com. Jan 115 0 100 200 300 400 500 Muskrat Falls expenditures millions $ spent with Labrador businesses Oct $19.4 Sept $4.8 Aug $20.7 July $13 June $1.5 May $10.2 Apr $5.1 Astaldi Canada workers outside their office on Hamilton River Road in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Mar $7.2 Feb $6 Jan $2.7 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 Lower Churchill Project News January 2014 Project progress Worker profiles Since April 2012, construction activities at the Muskrat construction activities, the project progress can be George Morris of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a Falls Project site have increased substantially. With clearly seen in the below pictures. heavy equipment foreman on the Muskrat Falls just over a year-and-a-half of site preparation and Project. As an employee of IKC-ONE, George is responsible for overseeing the work of about 15 heavy equipment operators for the bulk excavation work. January 2013 – Bulk excavation begins at Muskrat Falls. “I was more than happy to be able to come home and work on the project,” says George. “Being a local resident and a Nunatsiavut Inuit, being able to work at home is something I am very appreciative of. IKC-ONE knew I was an experienced worker and did not hesitate to put me in a foreman position.” George says he looks forward to many more years of work on the project. “We are only getting started here and as a qualified and experienced local resident, I’m looking forward to going to work in the day and being home every night.” Chris Bartmann did not take long to make an impression with his new employer on the Muskrat Falls Project. At the age of 22, Chris August 2013 – Crews showing significant progress at the September 2013 – RCC cofferdam/bulk excavation near recently became the first Innu and youngest bulk excavation site. completion. foreman for the project with Liannu. “At first I never really told anyone about it but September 2013 – Accommodations complex construction November 2013 – 1.8 million cubic metres of rock removed continues in preparation for 1500 workers. Labrador Catering from the powerhouse location as bulk excavation is my family was really proud of my promotion,” will provide catering, housekeeping and janitorial services to all completed (North Spur seen in background). says Chris. “Other workers look up to me and it camp facilities. is a great feeling.” After graduating from high school, Chris Labrador Catering awarded accommodations travelled to Labrador west to work on the railways and then moved to Toronto for school. services contract After working in the mines in Schefferville, Labrador Catering Limited Partnership, an Innu Muskrat Falls construction site. Labrador Catering will Quebec, Chris took a job with Liannu in the business partnership, was recently awarded the also have full 24/7 management and administration summer of 2012 where he still works today. catering, housekeeping and janitorial services contract responsibilities for the accommodations complex. They for the 1500 person accommodations complex at the are a major employer for the Muskrat Falls Project. Lower Churchill Project Office and Information Centre Nalcor Energy - Lower Churchill Project Roy Byrne - Innu employment and Training Coordinator 19-21 Burnwood Drive 500 Columbus Drive Lorie O’Halloran - Communications Coordinator P.O. Box 1189, Station C P.O. Box 12800 Matthew Pike - Community Relations Advisor Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0 St. John’s, NL A1B 0C9 Toll Free: 1.888.576.5454 Tel: 709.737.1833 Twitter: @nalcorenergy Tel: 709.896.6790 Fax: 709.896.6794 Toll Free: 1.888.576.5454 Facebook: facebook.com/nalcorenergy Blog: www.nalcorblog.com Web: www.muskratfalls.nalcorenergy.com Email: [email protected] Jobs: www.muskratfallsjobs.com.