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Originally Posted by gasman
From a quick review of the data that was posted the following statment stuck out to me:
"...the McLean Creek location (MC1) was identified as a potential location for a dry dam on the Elbow River. However, it was noted that construction costs for MC1 would be higher, the complexity of construction would be higher and environmental costs were likely to be higher..."
Further review of the two detailed reports from AMEC and it looks like McLean Creek was more than 80% more expensive than the Springbank option. Even if you factor in the fact that they need to buy private land, I have a hard time believing that it makes McLean Creek more economical.
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That 80% number may be true...can't say (did they get multiple bids?). Having said that I'm not arguing that Springbank is cheaper. It all depends on whether people want to consider the value of options that aren't the cheapest or easiest. And to consider the long term.
I'm not saying what anyone else should prefer...but as an un-objective person here I have a preference. I say IMBY!!!! As in 'in my backyard' (McLean) because that is upstream of Redwood, I'm sure most of you would do the same.
Also, putting on a big Government hat for a second. Taking on a more labour intensive option might have economic benefits that are wiser than might appear at first glance...doubly so if it may help long term tourism near Calgary (i.e. keep Bragg Creek un-bermed, Create a new pond in the McClean Creek area).