On July 29, 2005, the New Brunswick government announced that it was proceeding with the refurbishment of Point Lepreau Generating Station (PLGS) with AECL as the general contractor. AECL is committed to a fixed price and firm schedule for the retubing and refurbishment of the PLGS. AECL has been working closely with NB Power, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and its many project partners since 1999 to assess the plant’s condition, develop a comprehensive integrated project plan and schedule and complete the scope and budget for the project.

Visit the new NB Power Nuclear and AECL joint website on “Powering the Future”. You will find information on various aspects of the project including:

• a message from David D. Hay, President and CEO of the NB Power Group of companies
• NB Power Nuclear and AECL team members
• safety and environment
• contact information for suppliers, media and public
• project timeline, key milestones and project history
• frequently asked questions
• photo gallery and video clips.

Point Lepreau Project Office
In December 2005, AECL signed a lease for the Saint John Project Office with warehouse and assembly facilities. Project office staff are already starting to move into the facility. A project kick off meeting was held with the business agents of the Saint John Area Building Trade Unions, to begin an ongoing dialogue that will continue for the life of the Refurbishment Project.