Serious concerns and suggestions

After a limited time to review the proponent's proposal (30 days), we provide our submission for your review. Given more time, we would certainly provide further information and a more detailed review if necessary. We are disappointed that a longer review period has not been granted, since the proponent has had years to prepare for this project.

From the information provided by the proponent, we have determined that this project is a financial incentive for the proponent and a significant risk and setback for the taxpayers of Ontario, who are funding it.  It has become difficult to overturn despite extreme opposition over the last few years, but it now raises serious questions for all Georgian Bay residents and wildlife.  The threat to health and safety for financial gains or losses is an extreme risk.

If any of the following situations occur during the project or at its completion, they can be difficult to reverse, both environmentally and financially.

Table of Concerns: Please review the attached document for details that cover the following:

1. Liability and accountability for damages

2. The Adam Beck Generating Station

3. Construction concerns

4. Financial risk and future projections

5. Fish entrapment due to high intake rates

6. Effects on Tourism

7. Fish contamination

8. Fish Reproduction Turbidity

9. CO2 savings and creation after completion vs. during construction

10. Electrical Power usage for turbine pumps

11. Effects of long-term blasting noise

12. Effects of long-term blasting Shock and Vibration

13. Effects of Ground Vibration during Construction

14. Noise after construction completion

15. Underwater noise after Construction is completed

16. Noise during Construction

17. Safety Concerns for nearby residents 

18. Contamination