July 12--The leaders of Maine and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement pledging closer collaboration on research and development of tidal energy as well as offshore wind energy.
Gov. John Baldacci and Premier Darrell Dexter signed the memorandum of understanding Monday during a meeting of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers in Massachusetts.
Also at Monday's meeting, Baldacci signed an agreement with New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham to create a joint cultural initiative to explore cross-border projects and encourage additional trade opportunities.
The initiative also aims to simplify cross-border processes for artists, cultural institutions and "creative businesses," and identify new or expanded tourism opportunities.
Energy security, energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources were a major focus of the discussions at the Monday meeting.
Under the energy agreement, Maine and Nova Scotia will "investigate opportunities and areas within which to cooperate on furthering offshore wind and tidal energy technology and application."
The two governments also hope to bring together researchers, policymakers and potential energy developers. As part of that effort, Maine and Nova Scotia will host a Tidal Energy Symposium in conjunction with next year's conference of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers in Nova Scotia.
"Maine is forging a path toward clean, renewable, home-grown energy development which will keep hard-earned dollars here at home and provide good paying jobs, all while preserving our valuable natural resources," Baldacci said in a statement. "Premier Dexter shares my commitment to work regionally to address these criti-cal issues, and I'm pleased that we are forging this partnership to explore the opportunities before us."
Much of the recent focus on renewable energy in the Gulf of Maine has been on offshore wind. The region is considered to have some of the best offshore wind resources on the planet, but the technology to capture that wind in the deep, stormy waters of the gulf is still in development.
But the Gulf of Maine and, in particular, the Bay of Fundy have the highest tidal ranges in the world, making it a prime location for industrial tidal energy projects.
As with offshore wind power, there is significant research taking place in both countries -- including a pilot project deployed near Eastport -- on technologies that harness the power of the tides with minimal impacts on marine life, fisheries and communities.
Blogger's note: merging our cultures, infrastructure systems and trade are the precursors to...what?
Monday, July 19, 2010
Re: last post from ADEDA
Blogger's opinion:
Congratulations! There's one other business building on Digby's Water Street that it's astute owners decided to paint in distinctive, bright colours. I had the same opinion a year and a half ago, that bright colours on Digby's main street businesses would attract more visitors. Look at Lunenburg! The photographs of Lunenburg's streetscape with bright red and blue colours go around the world! People come there just to see that pretty scene. Colourful buildings make great photo ops and just the lively colours are "attractive" in all senses of the word. Good for you, building owner number two! One by one, we can make Digby the most picturesque place in Western Nova, and a wonderful draw for tourists.
Congratulations! There's one other business building on Digby's Water Street that it's astute owners decided to paint in distinctive, bright colours. I had the same opinion a year and a half ago, that bright colours on Digby's main street businesses would attract more visitors. Look at Lunenburg! The photographs of Lunenburg's streetscape with bright red and blue colours go around the world! People come there just to see that pretty scene. Colourful buildings make great photo ops and just the lively colours are "attractive" in all senses of the word. Good for you, building owner number two! One by one, we can make Digby the most picturesque place in Western Nova, and a wonderful draw for tourists.
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Peter MacLellan
One of the things you get to do on these occasions is to check out how other communities welcome visitors and make the travel experience more interesting and inviting. There's a whole new breed of traveller these days who want more than just a pretty place to visit with static exhibits and basic services. Like them I wanted the journey to be an "experience", one where I felt welcome and engaged.
That's why it was interesting to note the past week the ways that our businesses and tourism industry planners in Annapolis Digby were getting ahead of that experiential travel curve in putting out the regional welcome mat for visitors.
Come On In!
When highly regarded international tourism consultant Roger Brooks came to our area to study and propose ways to improve our services, one of the recommendations was to create more inviting streetscapes and facilities appearance by local businesses. The study and subsequent report was facilitated by ADEDA, and follow-up sessions have been held with businesses in both Annapolis Royal and Digby to discuss ways to act on the recommendations. In Annapolis Royal ADEDA coordinated a business makeover contest to illustrate how good looks can mean good business. And there was also ample evidence in Digby that the message was being well understood and received as well.
Back to the Future
And that experiential tourism option will get no better illustration than when history comes alive in ways that you can see, feel, smell and maybe even touch in Annapolis Royal very shortly. The 84th Regiment of Foot, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highland Emigrants are coming to Fort Anne National Historic Park very shortly. This is a living history re-enactment of a military encampment during the American Revolution, and it will be at Fort Anne on July 30th. It's a great chance for local families as well as visitors to experience directly the every day feel of an 18th century military encampment - and it'll be anything but static. And speaking of experiential tourism, folks in Annapolis Royal; also got to inhale the aroma of both fine wines and lovely roses recently at a Historic Gardens event. If you missed that chance, fear not - and stay tuned - there's a similar opportunity in the offing.
Old Friends Seek New Opportunities
A strong relationship that goes back a couple of centuries doesn't mean that it can't look to an even more exciting future. The Premier of the Province of Nova Scotia and the Governor of the State of Maine underlined that fact - as well as a new document - when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on renewable oceans energy development. Nova Scotia and Maine have always had a strong relationship in many areas ranging from businesses connections to longstanding family ties. This new MOU recognizes the tremendous opportunities now before both jurisdictions in the emerging fields of tidal energy and wind power, as well as new technology development.
Shared Interests Bridge the Gulf
As if to pave the way for the recent MOU signing between the governments of Nova Scotia and Maine, a group of local students and adults joined with their peers from the United States recently to discuss the present and future health of the Gulf of Maine and its international watershed. The occasion was the 10th anniversary of the Gulf of Maine Institute, held at the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre in Cornwallis Park, and shared environmental projects were at the top of the agenda.
Busier Than Ever
The Bay of Fundy is still very much in play in other areas these days. While political leaders signed development research agreements, and environmentalists young and old from both sides of the border worked to preserve its natural features, the Bay's transportation workhorse was busier than ever. The Princess of Acadia, the ferry that traverses the waters of the Fundy between Digby and Saint John, New Brunswick, has been having a hard working summer. And the fact that the "Acadia" has been so busy this year has our community leaders pointing out that this certainly underlines the growing and essential business case for this marine service, and expressing the hope that plans for improvements in equipment and capacity are in the near future.
Cyclists get the Green Light
While a traditional sea ferry service was getting busier than ever, a newly rediscovered form of land based transit just got a new boost. Bicycle riders in our area got, excuse the expression but I couldn't resist, a "leg up" recently. Cyclists in the towns of Annapolis Royal and Bridgetown will benefit from a newly announced provincial program to develop infrastructure aimed at active and more sustainable transportation.
Happy Trails
As I mentioned at the outset, I've been travelling for family reasons. No one told me to "take a hike". But if they did I'd probably head for the Delap's Cove Wilderness Trail this week. It's the 25th anniversary this year for the Bohaker Falls at the Trail and there are a several special events to mark it, with the first one is on the 21st. And there's another on August 15 if you can't make that. But you can go anytime - it's a terrific outdoor experience. I first discovered this gem 12 years ago when we took our new puppy for a walk. He escaped, still dragging his leash through the woods and thus causing great concern. We found him shortly, happy but thirsty. He probably won't be making it with us this year, he's older and minds the heat. Sadly I'm the same way in both aspects - but I know what I'd be missing. So maybe we'll see you on the Trail.
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
E: communications@annapolisdigby.com
We invite you to visit us anytime at www.annapolisdigby.com.
One of the things you get to do on these occasions is to check out how other communities welcome visitors and make the travel experience more interesting and inviting. There's a whole new breed of traveller these days who want more than just a pretty place to visit with static exhibits and basic services. Like them I wanted the journey to be an "experience", one where I felt welcome and engaged.
That's why it was interesting to note the past week the ways that our businesses and tourism industry planners in Annapolis Digby were getting ahead of that experiential travel curve in putting out the regional welcome mat for visitors.
Come On In!
When highly regarded international tourism consultant Roger Brooks came to our area to study and propose ways to improve our services, one of the recommendations was to create more inviting streetscapes and facilities appearance by local businesses. The study and subsequent report was facilitated by ADEDA, and follow-up sessions have been held with businesses in both Annapolis Royal and Digby to discuss ways to act on the recommendations. In Annapolis Royal ADEDA coordinated a business makeover contest to illustrate how good looks can mean good business. And there was also ample evidence in Digby that the message was being well understood and received as well.
Back to the Future
And that experiential tourism option will get no better illustration than when history comes alive in ways that you can see, feel, smell and maybe even touch in Annapolis Royal very shortly. The 84th Regiment of Foot, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highland Emigrants are coming to Fort Anne National Historic Park very shortly. This is a living history re-enactment of a military encampment during the American Revolution, and it will be at Fort Anne on July 30th. It's a great chance for local families as well as visitors to experience directly the every day feel of an 18th century military encampment - and it'll be anything but static. And speaking of experiential tourism, folks in Annapolis Royal; also got to inhale the aroma of both fine wines and lovely roses recently at a Historic Gardens event. If you missed that chance, fear not - and stay tuned - there's a similar opportunity in the offing.
Old Friends Seek New Opportunities
A strong relationship that goes back a couple of centuries doesn't mean that it can't look to an even more exciting future. The Premier of the Province of Nova Scotia and the Governor of the State of Maine underlined that fact - as well as a new document - when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on renewable oceans energy development. Nova Scotia and Maine have always had a strong relationship in many areas ranging from businesses connections to longstanding family ties. This new MOU recognizes the tremendous opportunities now before both jurisdictions in the emerging fields of tidal energy and wind power, as well as new technology development.
Shared Interests Bridge the Gulf
As if to pave the way for the recent MOU signing between the governments of Nova Scotia and Maine, a group of local students and adults joined with their peers from the United States recently to discuss the present and future health of the Gulf of Maine and its international watershed. The occasion was the 10th anniversary of the Gulf of Maine Institute, held at the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre in Cornwallis Park, and shared environmental projects were at the top of the agenda.
Busier Than Ever
The Bay of Fundy is still very much in play in other areas these days. While political leaders signed development research agreements, and environmentalists young and old from both sides of the border worked to preserve its natural features, the Bay's transportation workhorse was busier than ever. The Princess of Acadia, the ferry that traverses the waters of the Fundy between Digby and Saint John, New Brunswick, has been having a hard working summer. And the fact that the "Acadia" has been so busy this year has our community leaders pointing out that this certainly underlines the growing and essential business case for this marine service, and expressing the hope that plans for improvements in equipment and capacity are in the near future.
Cyclists get the Green Light
While a traditional sea ferry service was getting busier than ever, a newly rediscovered form of land based transit just got a new boost. Bicycle riders in our area got, excuse the expression but I couldn't resist, a "leg up" recently. Cyclists in the towns of Annapolis Royal and Bridgetown will benefit from a newly announced provincial program to develop infrastructure aimed at active and more sustainable transportation.
Happy Trails
As I mentioned at the outset, I've been travelling for family reasons. No one told me to "take a hike". But if they did I'd probably head for the Delap's Cove Wilderness Trail this week. It's the 25th anniversary this year for the Bohaker Falls at the Trail and there are a several special events to mark it, with the first one is on the 21st. And there's another on August 15 if you can't make that. But you can go anytime - it's a terrific outdoor experience. I first discovered this gem 12 years ago when we took our new puppy for a walk. He escaped, still dragging his leash through the woods and thus causing great concern. We found him shortly, happy but thirsty. He probably won't be making it with us this year, he's older and minds the heat. Sadly I'm the same way in both aspects - but I know what I'd be missing. So maybe we'll see you on the Trail.
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
E: communications@annapolisdigby.com
We invite you to visit us anytime at www.annapolisdigby.com.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
What Next?
Gas-powered Motors on Wind Turbines?
By EarthTalk
Jul 17, 2010 - 12:41:24 PM
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - One of the major drawbacks to wind power is the fact that, even in windy locations, the wind doesn’t always blow. So the ability of turbines to generate power is intermittent at best. Many turbines can generate power only about 30 percent of the time, thanks to the inconsistency of their feedstock.
In order to overcome this Achilles’ heel of intermittent production, some wind companies have developed back-up systems that can spin turbines even when the wind isn’t blowing, thus optimizing and keeping consistent the power output. For example, Colorado-based Hybrid Turbines Inc. is selling wind farms systems that marry a natural gas-based generator to a wind turbine. “Even if natural gas is used, the electricity produced…is twice as environmentally clean as burning coal,” reports the company. Better yet, if a user can power them with plant-derived biofuels, they can remain 100 percent renewable energy-based.
While some wind energy companies may want to invest in such technologies to wring the most production out of their big investments, utilities aren’t likely to suffer much from the intermittent output if they don’t. Even the utilities that are most bullish on wind power still generate most of their electricity from other more traditional sources at the present time. So, when wind energy output decreases, utilities simply draw more power from other sources—such as solar arrays, hydroelectric dams, nuclear reactors and coal-fired power plants—to maintain consistent electrical service. As such, reports the American Wind Energy Association, utilities act as “system operators” drawing power from where it’s available and dispatching it to where it is needed in tune with rising and falling power needs.
But just because generating wind power all day long isn’t imperative doesn’t mean that suppliers aren’t doing all they can to maximize output. To wit, turbine manufacturers are beginning to incorporate so-called Active Flow Control (AFC) technology, which delays the occurrence of partial or complete stalls when the wind dies down, and also enables start-up and power generation at lower wind speeds than conventional turbines. The non-profit Union of Concerned Scientists lauds AFC for these capabilities, which in turn can help system operators create a more reliable electric grid less dependent on fossil fuels.
As to whether or not noise from wind farms can harm people and wildlife, the jury is still out. New York-based pediatrician Nina Pierpont argues in her book, Wind Turbine Syndrome, that turbines may produce sounds that can affect the mood of people nearby or cause physiological problems like insomnia, vertigo, headaches and nausea. On the flip side, Renewable UK, a British wind energy trade group, says that the noise measured 1,000 feet away from a wind farm is less than that of normal road traffic. Here in the U.S., a Texas jury denied a 2006 noise pollution suit against FPL Energy after FPL showed that noise readings from its wind farm maxed out at 44 decibels, roughly the same generated by a 10 mile-per-hour wind.
CONTACTS: Hybrid Turbines, Inc., www.hybridturbines.com; American Wind Energy Association, www.awea.org; Union of Concerned Scientists, www.ucsusa.org; Nina Pierpont’s Wind Turbine Syndrome, www.windturbinesyndrome.com.
SEND YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS TO: EarthTalk®, c/o E – The Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; earthtalk@emagazine.com. E is a nonprofit publication. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe; Request a Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.
By EarthTalk
Jul 17, 2010 - 12:41:24 PM
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - One of the major drawbacks to wind power is the fact that, even in windy locations, the wind doesn’t always blow. So the ability of turbines to generate power is intermittent at best. Many turbines can generate power only about 30 percent of the time, thanks to the inconsistency of their feedstock.
In order to overcome this Achilles’ heel of intermittent production, some wind companies have developed back-up systems that can spin turbines even when the wind isn’t blowing, thus optimizing and keeping consistent the power output. For example, Colorado-based Hybrid Turbines Inc. is selling wind farms systems that marry a natural gas-based generator to a wind turbine. “Even if natural gas is used, the electricity produced…is twice as environmentally clean as burning coal,” reports the company. Better yet, if a user can power them with plant-derived biofuels, they can remain 100 percent renewable energy-based.
While some wind energy companies may want to invest in such technologies to wring the most production out of their big investments, utilities aren’t likely to suffer much from the intermittent output if they don’t. Even the utilities that are most bullish on wind power still generate most of their electricity from other more traditional sources at the present time. So, when wind energy output decreases, utilities simply draw more power from other sources—such as solar arrays, hydroelectric dams, nuclear reactors and coal-fired power plants—to maintain consistent electrical service. As such, reports the American Wind Energy Association, utilities act as “system operators” drawing power from where it’s available and dispatching it to where it is needed in tune with rising and falling power needs.
But just because generating wind power all day long isn’t imperative doesn’t mean that suppliers aren’t doing all they can to maximize output. To wit, turbine manufacturers are beginning to incorporate so-called Active Flow Control (AFC) technology, which delays the occurrence of partial or complete stalls when the wind dies down, and also enables start-up and power generation at lower wind speeds than conventional turbines. The non-profit Union of Concerned Scientists lauds AFC for these capabilities, which in turn can help system operators create a more reliable electric grid less dependent on fossil fuels.
As to whether or not noise from wind farms can harm people and wildlife, the jury is still out. New York-based pediatrician Nina Pierpont argues in her book, Wind Turbine Syndrome, that turbines may produce sounds that can affect the mood of people nearby or cause physiological problems like insomnia, vertigo, headaches and nausea. On the flip side, Renewable UK, a British wind energy trade group, says that the noise measured 1,000 feet away from a wind farm is less than that of normal road traffic. Here in the U.S., a Texas jury denied a 2006 noise pollution suit against FPL Energy after FPL showed that noise readings from its wind farm maxed out at 44 decibels, roughly the same generated by a 10 mile-per-hour wind.
CONTACTS: Hybrid Turbines, Inc., www.hybridturbines.com; American Wind Energy Association, www.awea.org; Union of Concerned Scientists, www.ucsusa.org; Nina Pierpont’s Wind Turbine Syndrome, www.windturbinesyndrome.com.
SEND YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS TO: EarthTalk®, c/o E – The Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; earthtalk@emagazine.com. E is a nonprofit publication. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe; Request a Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Marine Protected Area Survey- Please Do!
Marine Protected Area Survey Inbox
Erin Mutrie Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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Hello,
As part of my Masters project for the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University, I am administering and distributing surveys throughout the Digby Neck and Islands region. The goal of the surveys is to learn more about how familiar residents are with Marine Protected Areas, and also to gauge their interest in helping develop a Marine Protected Area for their region. As a resident and as someone who has a business in the region, I was hoping you could respond to the survey. I was also hoping you could pass the survey link on to friends and family. Surveys will be randomly mailed to a certain number of residents but unfortunately my budget does not cover printing and mailing costs for each resident. I am therefore also hoping to reach people through electronic means (email, facebook groups and local blogs). The survey can be reached here: https://surveys.dal.ca/opinio/s?s=8728. There is also a more complete explanation of the study at this link.
If you have any questions about the study, or have any ideas about ways for me to distribute the survey link, I can be reached at erinmutrie@dal.ca or my phone number is 1-902-495-7728. I really appreciate your time!
Sincerely,
Erin Mutrie
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To: Erin Mutrie
Erin Mutrie
To: Erin Mutrie
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Hello,
As part of my Masters project for the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University, I am administering and distributing surveys throughout the Digby Neck and Islands region. The goal of the surveys is to learn more about how familiar residents are with Marine Protected Areas, and also to gauge their interest in helping develop a Marine Protected Area for their region. As a resident and as someone who has a business in the region, I was hoping you could respond to the survey. I was also hoping you could pass the survey link on to friends and family. Surveys will be randomly mailed to a certain number of residents but unfortunately my budget does not cover printing and mailing costs for each resident. I am therefore also hoping to reach people through electronic means (email, facebook groups and local blogs). The survey can be reached here: https://surveys.dal.ca/opinio/s?s=8728. There is also a more complete explanation of the study at this link.
If you have any questions about the study, or have any ideas about ways for me to distribute the survey link, I can be reached at erinmutrie@dal.ca or my phone number is 1-902-495-7728. I really appreciate your time!
Sincerely,
Erin Mutrie
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To: Erin Mutrie
Power Rate Hikes
NS: NDP feeling heat over power rate hike
By Alex Boutilier, Metro Halifax
Source: Metro Halifax, July 14, 2010
[HALIFAX, NS] — Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks refused to say whether the government would consider loosening regulations to reduce a looming power-rate hike.
According to Nova Scotia Power Inc., restrictions on mercury in fuel necessitate a 12 per cent rate hike for residential users and an 18 per cent increase for businesses in 2011.
NS Power spokesman David Rodenhiser said the corporation has to operate within the regulatory framework set by the provincial government, but generating greener energy costs the company another kind of green.
“It’s our role to take whatever regulatory environment that the government sets and produce electricity meeting those regulatory requirements at the most cost-effective way to our customers,” said Rodenhiser.
Estabrooks said there has been pressure from various groups to reduce environmental targets in order to lessen the impact on energy consumers. But he said only cabinet can decide that.
“I won’t give you a yes or no on that,” said Estabrooks yesterday. “I’m … a cabinet minister and I’m not representing what my colleagues would make in a decision of that nature.”
Rodenhiser also refused to speculate on the matter.
“We wouldn’t go on record prejudging or hypothesizing about what the government might do,” said Rodenhiser.
Estabrooks met with representatives from business and social groups to discuss the possible rate hikes.
By Alex Boutilier, Metro Halifax
Source: Metro Halifax, July 14, 2010
[HALIFAX, NS] — Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks refused to say whether the government would consider loosening regulations to reduce a looming power-rate hike.
According to Nova Scotia Power Inc., restrictions on mercury in fuel necessitate a 12 per cent rate hike for residential users and an 18 per cent increase for businesses in 2011.
NS Power spokesman David Rodenhiser said the corporation has to operate within the regulatory framework set by the provincial government, but generating greener energy costs the company another kind of green.
“It’s our role to take whatever regulatory environment that the government sets and produce electricity meeting those regulatory requirements at the most cost-effective way to our customers,” said Rodenhiser.
Estabrooks said there has been pressure from various groups to reduce environmental targets in order to lessen the impact on energy consumers. But he said only cabinet can decide that.
“I won’t give you a yes or no on that,” said Estabrooks yesterday. “I’m … a cabinet minister and I’m not representing what my colleagues would make in a decision of that nature.”
Rodenhiser also refused to speculate on the matter.
“We wouldn’t go on record prejudging or hypothesizing about what the government might do,” said Rodenhiser.
Estabrooks met with representatives from business and social groups to discuss the possible rate hikes.
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Shucks, Shoulda Been in Digby :- )
NS: Feds award $59M contract for RCMP headquarters
By Aly Thomson, Metro Halifax
Source: Metro Halifax, July 14, 2010
[DARTMOUTH, NS] — The Government of Canada has awarded PCL Constructors Canada Inc. $59 million to build a new RCMP headquarters in Dartmouth.
PCL is the largest general contracting organization in Canada and the eighth largest in the United States with an annual construction volume over $6 billion. Its operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by offices located across North America, including one in Dartmouth.
The RCMP H Division headquarters is currently comprised of 14 leased and two Crown-owned buildings in 10 different locations found across the Halifax Regional Municipality.
The new headquarters will generate 150 fresh jobs, said Defence Minister Peter MacKay in a news release.
The funding comes in addition to a previous commitment for a total investment of $100 million.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay and Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose turn sod at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new RCMP H Division headquarters in Burnside. The new building is scheduled to be completed by December 2013. — Ryan Taplin, Metro Halifax photo
The five-storey building will be developed over three years with the aim of receiving a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating. The design includes the installation of a green roof, dimming fixtures that adjust to natural light and use of natural gas.
If everything goes as planned, the building should be ready in December 2013, the release said.
By Aly Thomson, Metro Halifax
Source: Metro Halifax, July 14, 2010
[DARTMOUTH, NS] — The Government of Canada has awarded PCL Constructors Canada Inc. $59 million to build a new RCMP headquarters in Dartmouth.
PCL is the largest general contracting organization in Canada and the eighth largest in the United States with an annual construction volume over $6 billion. Its operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by offices located across North America, including one in Dartmouth.
The RCMP H Division headquarters is currently comprised of 14 leased and two Crown-owned buildings in 10 different locations found across the Halifax Regional Municipality.
The new headquarters will generate 150 fresh jobs, said Defence Minister Peter MacKay in a news release.
The funding comes in addition to a previous commitment for a total investment of $100 million.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay and Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose turn sod at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new RCMP H Division headquarters in Burnside. The new building is scheduled to be completed by December 2013. — Ryan Taplin, Metro Halifax photo
The five-storey building will be developed over three years with the aim of receiving a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating. The design includes the installation of a green roof, dimming fixtures that adjust to natural light and use of natural gas.
If everything goes as planned, the building should be ready in December 2013, the release said.
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