This map shows some of the land open for wind energy bids in the Central Newfoundland region. - ContributedBOTWOOD, N.L. — A wind-to-ammonia project being proposed in Central Newfoundland could see up to 1,000 construction and 500 full-time jobs if its full capacity is reached.
James Eadie, chief execuitve officer of the Toronto-based company, says it was important to bring the public on board before proposing any specific siting plans. About 50 people showed up in Point Leamington on Monday. Another session was scheduled for Botwood on Tuesday, followed by two more in Bishop’s Falls and Grand Falls-Windsor.From seafood, to salt and site prep for a wind project, the N.L. Port of Argentia is a busy placeMost of the land EVREC is eyeing is former Abitibi Consolidated land between Grand Falls-Windsor and Botwood, stretching north as far as Point Leamington.
“We will be managing logistics, procurement and civil infrastructure operations,” CEO Adam Buckle said. “As the local partner, this is our wheelhouse in the province.”Buckle said the project could total about $6 billion, which equates to about six per cent of the province’s gross domestic product.