Past Events

Community Meeting

May 24, 2007. 5:30 - 7:30pm

Town of View Royal Council Chambers

45 View Royal Avenue

On May 24, 2007, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Sea Breeze hosted a Community Meeting at the Town of View Royal Council Chambers to discuss the Juan de fuca Cable Project.

The meeting focused primarily on the proposed segment of the alignment that runs along the E & N Rail Corridor.

The format was that of an open house, with no set speeches or presentations.

The purpose of the event was to provide residents with information as well as provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the project. Sea Breeze representatives were on-hand to answer questions and talk about the project.

NEB Hearing

June 26 to June 28 , 2006

The public hearing was held at the Archie Browning Sports Centre,
1151 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC.

More information can be downloaded from the Juan de Fuca Cable Project section on the NEB's website. (www.neb.gc.ca)

Information that was available at past open houses can be downloaded from the Reports & Publications section. If you were unable to attend, or if you would like to be added to an email list to receive project updates, please email: info@jdfcable.com.

Community information session on High Voltage Direct Current technology and static Electromagnetic Fields:

Tuesday, April 25, 6pm-8pm
Location: Strawberry Vale & District Community Club,
11 High Street at Burnside Road W.

Dr. William H. Bailey, one of North America's top experts in the study of static (DC) fields, made a presentation on HVDC fields and answered questions. Technical specialists were also in attendance to discuss HVDC technology. This session was scheduled in response to the desire of the public to learn about HVDC technology and static EMFs.

Esquimalt Public Meeting

October 26th, 2005: Sea Breeze Pacific hosted a public meeting to introduce the Project to Esquimalt residents and to give a presentation and project update to local residents and answer questions.

Open season meetings were held on:

Wednesday, Sept 14th 9:00am-1:00pm
"Finch Salon" Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

Thursday, Sept 15th 9:00am-1:00pm
"Mulnoma AB Room" PDX Conference Centre, Portland

View Royal Open House

September 15th, 2005: Sea Breeze Pacific hosted an Open House to introduce the Juan de Fuca Project to View Royal residents at the Strawberry Vale & District Community Club.

District of Highlands Open House

September 7th, 2005: Sea Breeze Pacific hosted an Open House to introduce the Juan de Fuca Project to Highland residents at the Caleb Pike Heritage House.

Vancouver Island Open House

July 13th, 2005: Sea Breeze Pacific held an open house in Esquimalt for residents living along the proposed route of the buried cable and local community groups.

Port Angeles Open House

On May 24th, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) hosted an Open House in Port Angeles. The purpose of the public meeting was to introduce the Project to local residents and to solicit public comments for consideration in establishing the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Statement. Sea Breeze and BPA representatives attended the meeting and answered questions and recorded comments from attendees.

BPA will be assessing the environmental impacts of the project in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).