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Originally Posted by Whaler
I disagree with the above comment somewhat.
I believe this will have long term bennifits. This project should give everyone more confidence in the pipeline project actually happening. Some of this work is to get ready for that.
There will be more jobs at the refinery full time.
More projects are set to be announced soon.
Complaining and whining do nothing to help our city.
The first thing that needs to happen is to change most folks attitude.
Get out there and spend a little money! get things moving!
If you are waiting for politicians to do it for you.....you will be dissapointed everytime. YOU can make a difference.
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Thing is we've been hearing "announcements will be soon" since 2005. I think people can get skeptical. People won't spend money if they don't feel secure about their situation / livelihood - proven fact when there are bad economic times people with secure jobs tighten their purse strings - it's a psychological thing.
Another issue I have is these short term projects only give a temporary boost to economy with no long term employment. We need long term employment before people consider buying a house Etc.
For instance when the pipeline gets built, we will gain around 20 jobs operating the terminal at Canaport, but lose the 200 jobs associated with railing in crude oil. Anyone think Irving is really going to accept the risks/liability/expense of bringing in 80,000 barrels of crude a day when they can pipe that same amount in 2 hours?