DAVID THOMPSON & CEDAR CREEK POWER PROJECTS

January - March 2006

www.remotestructures.com

Project Summary:

Remote Structures Inc. has proposed two small run-of-river hydro-electric projects in the East Kootenays in response to BC Hydro's Fiscal 2006 Open Call for Power.  Part of Hydro's strategy to procure new sources of power to meet the province’s electricity needs, the Call for Tenders issued on December 8, 2005, invited sealed tenders for electrical energy supply from Large Projects and Small Projects.

With peak generating capacity of approximately 8.0 MW and 3.4 MW respectively, the David Thompson and Cedar Creek Power Projects projects meet international “green” standards as well as “BC Clean” standards. 

In February 2006, Remote Structures Inc. initiated a public consultation program to present and receive feedback on proposals for these projects. The formal elements of the consultation program consisted primarily of interactive presentations to the Town of Golden Council and Golden-area service organizations, and a public open house held at the Golden Seniors’ Centre from 4 pm to 8 pm on February 22, 2006. Formal consultation was supplemented by significant informal contact with key stakeholders.

Activities: Jack Stuempel & Associates Ltd. designed and executed a public consultation/stakeholder relations program to raise community awareness of the project, and to solicit input and support while providing opportunity for further dialogue.  Key elements included:

• Public consultation and communications strategy development

• Development of presentations and displays

• Public open house (including notification and advertising)

• Media relations support

• Issues management

Results:

With significant exposure through the media and direct contact with stakeholder groups and individuals, there is a high level of awareness of the David Thompson and Cedar Creek Power projects in the Golden area.

Solicitation of public input has resulted in substantial expressions of support, including formal endorsements from Golden Council, the local MLA, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area “A” Director, and Golden Area Initiatives, among others.  Potential issues of concern, such as environmental protection measures, had been identified and addressed in advance, and public feedback has revealed no additional issues that would represent impediments to these projects.