1. If there are overruns of 50% as Manitoba Hydro suggests may happen who pays for them?
2. When did Nalcor/Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro first realise there was a shortage of energy?
3. Did Nalcor/Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro seek new industrial customers/partners for Lower Churchill power in Labrador - if so who and what were the results. If not why not?
4. Why are all independent reviews guided by Nalcor's numbers and projections?
5. Where will Nalcor/Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro raise funds to develop Gull Island?
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Sue you asked the following question "If there are overruns of 50% as Manitoba Hydro suggests may happen who pays for them"?
My answer to that is that Newfoundlanders' and Labradorians' Hydro Bills would have to escalate or borrowing would have to be done on the Capital Account if the money isn't there to look after the deficit caused by the over-runs. Either way Newfoundlanders and Labradorinas will be footing the bill.
Also Sue when a clause is in a Contract for "Cost over-runs" I view that as a licence to print money. If it is there the overseers will see a purpose to utilize it.
Contracts should always be drawn up for actual costs. There are lots of Engineering Companies out there that can estimate Projects such as the Muskrat Falls one accurately AND I BET MUCH MORE LOWER IN COST THAN THIS ONE.
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