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BAY DU NORD: WHAT'S IN IT FOR CLARENVILLE? The Potential Impacts of Bay du Nord on Clarenville - Summarizing the Social Economic Impact

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On Tuesday, June 23rd, a Bay Du Nord public information session will take place in Clarenville at 6pm in the Clarenville Events Centre.  It will give people the opportunity to listen and ask questions.  (Link to Session information) SUPPORT DOCUMENTS  The Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator (C‑NLOER) has received a Development Application (DA) from Equinor for the proposed Bay du Nord Project. The DA package consists of: Development Plan Benefits Plan Socio‑Economic Impact Statement Concept Safety Analysis There is a  meaningful sense of opportunity for Clarenville , particularly because of the town's role as a regional service centre with established transportation links, workforce capacity, business services, health infrastructure, and training assets.  Bay du Nord was seen not simply as an offshore oil development but as a project that could generate secondary economic benefits for towns like Clarenville, which are well positioned to su...