Community Benefits to the Upper Squamish Valley Residents
Ledcor and the Squamish Nation are working together with the residents of the Upper Squamish Valley to determine what benefits can be provided to the community from the Ashlu Green Power Project. Some immediate benefits are:
- A proposed Community Benefits and Amenities Agreement to be managed and spent by the local community.
- Free 6” minus crush gravel from tunnel construction.
- Local hire preference to qualified trades and workers.
- Help in Establishing a neighbourhood Liaison committee of residents, the Squamish Nation and project personnel to identify and resolve any construction issues on an ongoing basis.
- Commitment to a protocol agreement with the construction contractor to address issues relating to potential traffic, noise and safety matters.
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