In regards to the article, “Squamish Chief, Vote 2015: Is LNG right for Squamish” (Oct. 8), it’s important to know that should our project go ahead, Woodfibre LNG will bring responsible economic growth to Squamish and the region.
The Woodfibre LNG project will create an estimated 650-plus jobs during each year of construction, and an additional 1,080-plus jobs in indirect and induced employment during the construction phase of the project.
During operation, Woodfibre LNG will create 100-plus local jobs and an additional 330-plus local jobs in indirect and induced employment.
In addition to well paying, family-supporting jobs, the Woodfibre LNG project will bring an estimated $83.7 million in tax revenue for all three levels of government during the construction phase of the project, and an estimated $86.5 million in tax revenue for all three levels of government each year of operation.
The Woodfibre LNG project is undergoing provincial and federal environmental reviews under a substituted process, which means the BC Environmental Assessment Office coordinates the review, and our project must meet all provincial and federal requirements.
As the Woodfibre LNG site is located on the traditional territory of Squamish Nation, our project has undergone a separate and independent environmental review by the Squamish Nation.
Community consultation is also very important to us. In fact, community concern about our project’s potential impact on air quality resulted in our decision to power our liquefaction facility with electricity from BC Hydro. Using electricity instead of natural gas will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by about 80 per cent and make Woodfibre LNG one of the cleanest LNG facilities in the world.
John French,
Manager, Community Relations
Woodfibre LNG Ltd.
