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The Atlin Hydro Project

The Atlin Hydro Project. September 30, 2009. Peter Kirby Stuart Simpson. Combining 3 Important Goals. The TRTFN are actively building a working model that can help sustain our people for many generations to come. Revival of cultural values and sustenance

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The Atlin Hydro Project

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  1. The Atlin Hydro Project September 30, 2009 Peter Kirby Stuart Simpson

  2. Combining 3 Important Goals The TRTFN are actively building a working model that can help sustain our people for many generations to come. • Revival of cultural values and sustenance • Responsible management of resources • Sustainable economic development The Atlin Hydro Project is a critical component of achieving this vision:

  3. Sustainable Development

  4. Atlin Tlingit Development Corporation Taku Land Corporation Taku Wild Corporation “Generation for Generations” Atlin Hydro Project TRTFN Development Corporations Taku River Tlingit First Nation

  5. Structure – Limited Liability Partnership Main objective - to protect the Nation and its citizens from any liability that may result from the development and ownership of the Project. TRT First Nation Owns 99.99% of Partnership Units Owns 100% of Shares Owns 0.01% of partnership units Limited Liability Partnership (“LLP”) Formed under the B.C. Partnership Act (Single Limited Partner) General Partner (“GP”) B.C. Incorporated Company Board of Directors elected by Shareholders Operates LLP Owns 100% of the Project Loan from Financial Institution Secured only by LLP and GP Assets by way of Mortgage, General Security Agreement, etc. $ Hydro Project Assets like Generator, Turbine and EPA

  6. The Atlin CEP (Community Energy Plan) A joint TRTFN and BC Hydro initiative for the whole community, completed in 2003/04: • Electricity Demand Assessment • 20-Year Demand Projection • Energy Efficiency Recommendations • Power Supply Options Assessment: • Wind study (wind towers) • Connection to Yukon power grid (YEC) • Hydro (pre-feasibility study, 3 scenarios)

  7. CEP Results Atlin Diesel Generating Station • Prime power source for Atlin. • Built 1978, high maintenance costs. • Burns about 1.3 million litres of diesel per year. • Environmental risks of transporting/storing fuel. • Greenhouse gas emissions of about 4,000 tonnes per year, increasing as energy demand increases. • Over 150,000 tonnes of GHGs in next 25 years • Costs far more to produce electricity than customers pay for it, resulting in rate subsidy to NIA (off-grid) communities in BC.

  8. Hydro Project • 2.1 MW Hydro project on Pine Creek to replace diesel generators and supply Atlin. • $711,000 feasibility-licensing phase (in 2005/06) • $900,000 design, tender and finance phase (06/07) • TRTFN did much of work in-house & have secured an experienced development team • Very high government interest and support • Positive community support

  9. Project Timeline Project Milestones Anticipated Completion Date Public Consultation & Information (ongoing) Completion of Strategic Plan 2001 (compleTed) Approach BC Hydro to initiate CEP 2002 (completed) Community Anergy Planning Project 2003 (completed) Apply for Water LicEnce - LWC 2004 (completed) Secure Development Financing 2004-2006 Project Permitting StudieS 2005 (completed) Develop Proposal tO BC Hydro 2005 (completed) Submit FinAl Development(completed) Federal Approvals, Permitting 2006 (completed) Negotiate DPA with BC Hydro 2005-06 (completed) @2ovincial Apprgvals, Permitting 2006 (completed) Capital Financing 2006 (completed) Final Design and Tenders 2006 (completed) Construction 2007-09 (completed) Commercial Operation Date (COD) 2008 April 1 2009

  10. Main Areas of Project Management Effort – 2004 to 2006 Feasibility Study & Design Engineering Financing Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) Negotiations Environmental Assessment and Permitting

  11. Technical Support during the Development Phase TAKU LAND CORPORATION BC Hydro (E.P.A.) Potential Partners (only if required) Atlin Tlingit Development Corp. (coordination, admin) Sigma Engineering (design, feasibility) Sargent & Vaughn (mechanical) Via-Sat Data Systems (hydrology) Elite Engineering Ltd. (electrical) Fisheries North (biological) Northwest Hydraulics (fish passage design) EBA Engineering Ltd. (geotechnical) David Austin (legal) Culminex Inc. (financial)

  12. Land and Water BC Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) Taku River Tlingit First Nation Department of Fisheries and Oceans BC Ministry of Transportation BC Ministry of Forests BC Ministry of Community Services Atlin Advisory Planning Commission Indian & Northern Affairs Transport Canada Navigable Waters Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Environment Canada Permitting Agencies

  13. Inter-Agency Site Visit at Surprise Lake Control Site.

  14. Biological Impact Assessment Study Design Wildlife Hydrology Fish Distribution Aquatic Habitat Fish Migration

  15. Biological Impact Assessment Description of Results Surprise Lake & Tribs. Upper Pine Creek Lower Pine Creek Location of intake site down to Atlin Lake. Lake body and its11 major tributaries. Existing bridge at Surprise Lake outlet , down to intake site.

  16. Project Description Project Elements (moving downstream) • Discharge control structure and fish ladder at Surprise Lake bridge • Intake on Pine Creek, east of Discovery • 48 inch Penstock-pipeline 3.9 km from intake to powerhouse • Powerhouse and switch-yard near confluence of Pine and Spruce Creeks • 4 km Powerline from powerhouse to interconnection with existing grid

  17. Project Location Surprise Lake Intake & headpond Penstock pipeline Storage Control Powerhouse ATLIN Lake

  18. Google Earth Looking East Surprise Lake Control Structure Intake Penstock Powerhouse Powerline Diesel Generating Station (local grid)

  19. Surprise Lake Will be used for seasonal water storage. Area 31 square km.

  20. Penstock Intake Access Road Surprise Lake Road Discovery Spruce Creek Road

  21. Typical Intake Weir Furry Creek, Sigma Engineering

  22. Penstock Pipeline 3.66 km length 105 m gross vertical head 48’ diameter high density polyethylene Buried 2 m deep, minimal impacts to wildlife and human movement

  23. Penstock Plan and Profile

  24. Powerhouse and Powerline • Located just above confluence of Pine and Spruce Creeks • 2.1 MW Pelton turbine generator • Tailrace channel back into Pine Creek • Transformer and Switchyard • 4 km of 25kV powerline connecting to existing local grid at Diesel Plant • Land tenures required • Will cross active mining tenures

  25. 25 kV Powerline Penstock Powerhouse Airport Industrial Lots Pine Creek Spruce Creek Public Panning Area

  26. Employment and Contracting • 25 jobs during construction • Some subcontracting opportunities • Operations – have hired TRTFN employees interested in technical training and post secondary education, to assist with operating the hydro plant and, in the future, the diesels on backup.

  27. Looking Ahead a Generation • 25 years of steady revenue stream to TRTFN, not tied down with government restrictions and reporting requirements. • Source of TRTFN business investment money, equity to leverage funding, community projects, TRTFN citizens benefit.

  28. Looking Ahead Several Generations • 25 years to pay off the loan, then negotiate a new agreement with BC Hydro – increased future revenue stream (50-75 years). • We only use as much of our hydro generating capacity as Atlin needs. This means there is a surplus of energy-making capacity in our hydro plant – especially at nights and during the summers. We can start thinking about what business ideas we can use a lot of cheap energy for… any ideas?

  29. Investing in COMMUNITYwhat TRT is doing • Sustainable Development, resource management • Reviving Culture • Development Corporations To create a healthier community To create a better future for our citizens To create pride

  30. Investing in COMMUNITYwhat TRT is doing • Sustainable Development, resource management • Taku Wild, Xeitl Limited Partnership • Negotiations with BC and Canada regarding decision making in our homeland • More control of fishery on Taku River

  31. Investing in COMMUNITYwhat TRT is doing • Reviving Culture • Created new Department of Culture • Dance Groups, adult and children, performed at Atlin Music Festival, Canada Games, and have been invited to Olympics (pride in dance group and in community) • Language instruction and investment in materials • Recording our history from Elders, creating lasting legacies with books to reinforce our connection to the land to others who do not yet understand

  32. Investing in COMMUNITYwhat TRT is doing • Corporations • Success in major projects and community infrastructure instills pride and can do attitude • Success demonstrates, both inside and outside the community WE CAN so people are willing to invest their time and money in larger projects • Success allows the creation of more permanent jobs that allow security for those who work for TRT and corporations • Continuity, consistency, and equity in all operations and decisions allows security for investors and for employees

  33. Citizen Benefits • More pride • More security for employees and citizens • More demonstrated ability in community • More willingness to “chip in” • More participation from citizens and from a broader range of citizens • More citizen belief in what we can do • A step toward a healthier community

  34. Culture and Recreation • Camps, trail maintenance • Tlingit Art, Music, Dance, Language, Regalia • Artifact preservation, storage, display • Cemetery maintenance • Tlingit Celebrations in Juneau (travel)

  35. Community Infrastructure • Five Mile Marina upgrades • Skating rink, playgrounds, picnic areas, camps… • Gaps in O&M budget • Equity to leverage additional funds for capital projects – new infrastructure, housing, etc…

  36. For More Information: President & CEO: Peter Kirby Phone: 250-651-7948 Atlin Tlingit Development Corporation Taku Wild Products Limited Xeitl Limited Partnership Box 408, Atlin BC, V0W1A0

  37. GUNACHEESH

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