US EditionHydro-Québec Suspends Work at Planned Labrador Hydroelectric Station because of Protests
LABRADOR, JUL 9 – Hydro-Québec is investing $10 to $15 million in studies to gather key environmental and geotechnical data ahead of a 2035 hydroelectric project at Gull Island, officials said.
- Hydro-Québec suspended work at the planned Gull Island hydroelectric station in Labrador on Thursday amid protests by some residents.
- The suspension came amid ongoing concerns raised by the Innu Nation and protests, even after a provisional deal was reached previously between Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.
- Hydro-Québec had begun geotechnical and environmental studies, including data collection, surveying, and trailer installations, conducted by majority Innu-owned Stassinu Stantec Limited Partnership.
- The project aims for a 2035 commissioning date with Hydro-Québec holding 40% ownership and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro 60%, and Hydro-Québec pledges to respect Innu cultural importance and maintain dialogue on concerns.
- The suspension highlights the need to address Indigenous and local concerns before finalizing agreements to develop this significant hydroelectric project on the Churchill River.
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Innu oppose the project despite the agreement in principle between their nation and the Crown corporation.
·Montreal, Canada
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Hydro-Québec halts work at Gull Island in wake of Innu blockade – The Independent
Innu land defenders blockaded the site of a potential hydroelectric megaproject Wednesday, saying preliminary work needs to stop while their communities grapple with what some are calling a lack of consultations and unknown impacts to the land
·St. John's, Canada
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Hydro-Québec is undertaking preliminary work on the development of new electricity generation facilities at Gull Island, Labrador, although the agreement on the renewal of the Churchill Falls contract and the future hydroelectric development of the region is not yet concluded between the Government of Quebec and the Government of Newfoundland.
·Montreal, Canada
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