Give the British Columbia Utilities Commission back its Site C dam oversight

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It’s true: nothing is free.

When it comes to large utilities projects, such as the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River in northeastern B.C., the myriad environmental, cultural, social, and economic costs can be both significant and difficult to anticipate.

Given that its sticker price has shot up as much as 58 percent from the original estimate, a thorough, objective analysis of whether or not Site C is even necessary, let alone in the best interests of British Columbians, is long overdue.

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Anna Johnston – Georgia Straight – Aug 13, 2013.

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