Webequie gets new diesel station
February 26, 2010
Webequie First Nation has been granted funding for a $16.4-million diesel generating station.
The one-megawatt facility is expected to meet the current and future electrical needs of Webequie.
Greg Rickford, MP for Kenora, made the announcement Feb. 25 in the community on behalf of the Ministry of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
“Our government believes investing in a reliable generating plant is fundamental for building strong and self-reliant First Nation communities,” Rickford said. “This is a concrete example of action taken and real progress made to create jobs and improve the equality of life for First Nation community residents of northwestern Ontario.”
Materials for the new diesel station are expected to be shipped using the current winter roads and construction is anticipated to begin in the spring.
“Sustainable and reliable electrical generation is crucial to the future economic growth and development opportunities for the community of Webequie,” Chief Cornelius Wabasse said. “It is vital to improving our self reliance. We are proud of this achievement.”
The new facility will have three generator machine bays, a waste storage and mechanical room and a main control room. It will be located near Webequie’s airport and will include an access road, step-up transformers and bulk fuel storage tanks.
The one-megawatt facility is expected to meet the current and future electrical needs of Webequie.
Greg Rickford, MP for Kenora, made the announcement Feb. 25 in the community on behalf of the Ministry of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
“Our government believes investing in a reliable generating plant is fundamental for building strong and self-reliant First Nation communities,” Rickford said. “This is a concrete example of action taken and real progress made to create jobs and improve the equality of life for First Nation community residents of northwestern Ontario.”
Materials for the new diesel station are expected to be shipped using the current winter roads and construction is anticipated to begin in the spring.
“Sustainable and reliable electrical generation is crucial to the future economic growth and development opportunities for the community of Webequie,” Chief Cornelius Wabasse said. “It is vital to improving our self reliance. We are proud of this achievement.”
The new facility will have three generator machine bays, a waste storage and mechanical room and a main control room. It will be located near Webequie’s airport and will include an access road, step-up transformers and bulk fuel storage tanks.
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