John Hickey is demanding action on the hydro power situation in Labrador.
Hickey, the Former NL Minister of Labrador Affairs, is calling for Labrador politicians to speak up about Nalcor’s plan to send power to Newfoundland.
Nalcor CEO Stan Marshall recently revealed Nalcor’s plan to send power from the Upper Churchill Falls project to Newfoundland in mid-2018.
Hickey says Nalcor could run power to Voisey’s Bay, and then from Voisey’s Bay to Nain, Hopedale, and Natuashish.
According to Hickey, Voisey’s Bay will require about 55 megawatts of electricity once the underground mine is in operation.
He says it would only take about 16 Megawatts to power the North Coast communities.
Meanwhile, Nalcor is planning on sending 300 megawatts from the Churchill Falls project to the Island.
Hickey states that the Combined Councils of Labrador should declare an emergency meeting to discuss the Labrador hydro power situation.
Hickey also says the Muskrat Falls project has been mismanaged, and that Nalcor was warned about methyl mercury concerns years ago.
He adds that he has concerns about the lack of movement regarding a new airport for Nain. And that the North Coast trail is in need of maintenance.
To hear more in part 1 of our interview with Hickey on these important Labrador issues, click here.