years now - whether it was the ITER energy project or now with nuclear new build.
We've already got refurbishment of the existing reactors in the works and this should kick-start the new Courtice Energy Park.
Several local representatives made a strong delegation in favour of new build at the recent Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project Joint Review Panel held in Courtice March 21 to April 8.
Promotion of new build in Clarington is the smart thing to do - Clarington needs the local jobs and with potential new nuclear build in Ontario this municipality has the right mix to make it happen - an existing nuclear plant, political support and community support.
In a perfect world we would use almost no energy and get power from renewable resources. But given the reality of power needs in Ontario and right here in Durham that's not a serious prospect.
The recent disaster in Japan doesn't change this - we don't face a tsunami although the possiblity of a terrorist attack remains troubling - because OPG, which operates the Darlington facility, has been very clear about elevating security in the area.
Kincardine Mayor Larry Kraemer, whose community hosts the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, pointed out at the hearings that no matter what energy creation source is selected there are pitfalls and advantages. The advantage of nuclear is a stable source of power and jobs - both of which we need.
At the end of the day Mayor Adrian Foster, Regional Councillors Willie Woo and Mary Novak, and Local Councillor Ron Hooper did what they needed to do - sell Clarington as the best place for new build in Ontario during the official Clarington delegation.
NOTE: Don't forget to do your part on Earth Day 2011 - there are a number of events going on including a tree-planting by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority.
In my next blog I'll look at the 2010 Clarington local election financial statements posted on the Clarington website.
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