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Chamber Praises Federal Commitment to Northwest Transmission Line
September 16, 2009 – The BC Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to hear today’s announcement by the Federal Government that it will be setting aside up to $130 million to fund the construction of the Northwest Transmission Line through the Green Infrastructure Fund.
“Support of British Columbia’s infrastructure like this is obviously never more welcome than during difficult economic times,” said John Winter, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “And this particular project is paramount to the province’s development. Its development will open up so many possibilities.”
Among these possibilities, the Northwest Transmission Line promises to create a link between Northern BC, Southeastern Alaska, and the rest of the North American transmission grid. The Chamber is particularly keen on the effects on industry in the province.
“This is possibly the single biggest thing that can be done right now for energy and mining,” commented Winter. “Not to mention how the surrounding communities will benefit – and the economy of Northern BC as a result. The Northwest Transmission Line will create a ripple effect of improvements throughout BC.”
The Chamber is urging the Provincial Government to step up to this opportunity and set the completion of Transmission Line in motion.
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For more information on this issue please contact;
John Winter
President & CEO
BC Chamber of Commerce
D 604 638 8110
C 604.376.3577
E jwinter@bcchamber.org
