The time is fast approaching when the NB Power Commission will make a decision on the future of the Mactaquac Dam. In 2013 they announced that the generating station was deteriorating to the point that it would not be useable beyond 2030, and that a decision on what to with it would have to be … Continue reading “Mactaquac Dam Hanging in the Balance”
Category: Mactaquac Dam
The Future of Mactaquac Dam
It has been recognized for some time by independent experts, and now by NB Power, that Mactaquac dam is nearing the end of its life and will not be safe beyond 2030. This means the time is at hand for serious research and informed public consultation on the future of the dam and the St. … Continue reading “The Future of Mactaquac Dam”
Submission to the NB Power Commission on the Future of Mactaquac Dam
Download PDF May 29, 2016 Introduction From the time NB Power made the announcement in 2013 that the Mactaquac generating station will become unusable by 2030, the Woodstock Sustainable Energy Group (SEG) has been following the research and the decision making process on the future of the dam. In addition, Transition Town Woodstock (TTW), of … Continue reading “Submission to the NB Power Commission on the Future of Mactaquac Dam”
Public Engagement on the Future of Mactaquac Dam and the Saint John River
An event of historic significance is taking place in the Western Valley Region of New Brunswick, and the future of Mactaquac Dam and the Saint John River is at stake. All those who have become cynical about public agencies engaging citizens in matters of public policy should sit up and take notice. In the past, … Continue reading “Public Engagement on the Future of Mactaquac Dam and the Saint John River”