Read a summary   See the schedule   Learn about the project   Documentation   Protecting species diversity   Protecting and developing the territory and heritage   Monitoring and follow-up   In partnership with the Cree communities   Doing business with SEBJ   Eastmain magazine   Working at Eastmain-1		Date Facts April 2007 Project status: See the new pictures of the powerhouse >>> Eastmain-1 powerhouse is now fully commissioned. Its three generating units are now available for a total installed capacity of 480 megawatts. Project status: Over 99% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. The work left to be done in 2007 includes mechanical and electrical work that will continue until summer, as well as a contract to thoroughly clean the interior of the powerhouse. >>> Jobsite population: This month, more than 500 workers will be on the job. March 2007 February 2007 Eastmain-1 powerhouse is now fully commissioned. Its three generating units are now available for a total installed capacity of 480 megawatts. Project status: Over 99% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. The work left to be done in 2007 includes mechanical and electrical work that will continue until summer, as well as a contract to thoroughly clean the interior of the powerhouse. >>> Jobsite population: This month, more than 500 workers will be on the job. January 2007 December 2006 Eastmain-1 powerhouse is now fully commissioned. Its three generating units are now available for a total installed capacity of 480 megawatts. Project status: Over 99% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. The work left to be done in 2007 includes mechanical and electrical work that will continue until summer, as well as a contract to thoroughly clean the interior of the powerhouse. >>> Jobsite population: This month, more than 500 workers will be on the job. November 2006 Project status: Over 98% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. The powerhouse's second generating unit (LE-2) was commissioned for commercial operation in mid-October. Testing of the third and last generating unit has begun; commissioning is still planned for early December. >>> Jobsite population: This month, more than 600 workers will be on the job. October 2006 Project status: Over 98% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. Generating unit LE-3 was commissioned for commercial operation at the end of August. Commissioning of unit LE-2 is scheduled for mid-October. >>> Jobsite population: This month, less than 700 workers will be on the job. Cree workers at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the Eastmain-1 project since 2002. September 2006 Project status: Over 97% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. Generating unit LE-3 was commissioned for commercial operation on August 27, 2006. Testing of the other two generating units is expected to begin in September, for LE-2, and in October, for LE-1. >>> (In French only) Progress at the jobsite: Clearing of logs in the reservoir, upstream of the spillway, has been completed. Jobsite population: This month, more than 800 workers will be on the job. Cree workers at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the Eastmain-1 project since 2002. August 2006   July 2006 Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment of the reservoir is being monitored. In August, the logs near the spillway and the dam will be cleaned up. Project status: Over 96% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. Testing is under way on the first of the three generating units. Commissioning of unit LE-3 is scheduled for September. Don't miss the special feature on the ready-to-run testing in Eastmain Magazine, currently available on the Website. Works in progress: Several environmental projects are currently under way including construction of project observation areas, control of biting insects, remedial measures for land animals and the lake sturgeon study in the Eastmain River. Jobsite population: This month, more than 800 workers will be on the job. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the Eastmain-1 project since 2002. June 2006 Impoundment of the reservoir: Since the beginning of May, the water level in Eastmain 1 reservoir has been at its maximum. To facilitate spawning, water is being allowed to flow through the spillway gates. >>> Project status: Over 95% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. Testing of the first of the three generating units is expected to begin in mid-July. Works in progress: Several environmental projects are currently under way including construction of project observation areas, controlling biting insects, remedial measures for land animals and the lake sturgeon study in the Eastmain River. Jobsite population: This month, more than 825 workers will be on the job. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the Eastmain-1 project since 2002. May 2006 Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment began on November 2005. The water in the reservoir has almost reached its maximum level. To facilitate spawning, water is being allowed to flow through the spillway gates. >>> Project status: Over 92% of the work on the jobsite has been completed. The first of the three rotors has been installed in generating unit. Works in progress: The construction work on a weir and a fish pass on the Eastmain River is finished. >>> Concrete work on the plug for the temporary diversion tunnel is complete. Jobsite population: This month, more than 825 workers will be on the job. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the Eastmain-1 project since 2002. April 2006 Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment began on Saturday, November 5, 2005. The reservoir should reach its maximum level by the end of spring 2006. Project status: Over 90% of the work has been completed. Tests on the first generating unit, LE-3, are planned for mid-July. Works in progress: Over 97% of the construction work on a weir and a fish pass in the Eastmain River has been completed. Inside the powerhouse, the second of the three water wheels has been lowered. Concrete work on the plug for the temporary diversion tunnel is at 88%. Jobsite population: More than 1,000 workers will be on the job this month. Because the project is coming to an end in late 2006, the jobsite population is constantly dropping. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the work at Eastmain-1 since 2002. March 2006 Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment began on Saturday, November 5, 2005. The reservoir should reach its maximum level by the end of spring 2006. Project status: Over 84% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Over 87% of the construction work on a weir and a fish pass in the Eastmain River has been completed. Inside the powerhouse, the first of the three turbines has been lowered. Concrete work on the plug of the temporary diversion tunnel is at 40%. Jobsite population: More than 1,000 workers will be on the job this month. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the work at Eastmain-1 since 2002. February 2006 Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment began on Saturday, November 5, 2005. The reservoir should reach its maximum level by the end of spring 2006. Project status: Over 80% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Over 60% of the construction work on a weir and a fish pass in the Eastmain River has been completed. Inside the powerhouse, the last batch of concrete has been poured and the turbine mounting team is continuing its work on the generating units in the service area. Jobsite population: More than 1,000 workers will be on the job this month. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the work at Eastmain-1 since 2002. January 2006 Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment began on Saturday, November 5, 2005. The reservoir should reach its maximum level by the end of spring 2006. Project status: Over 80% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Work is underway on a weir and a fish pass on the Eastmain River. Inside the powerhouse, the first stator is being installed in generating unit LE-3. Jobsite population: More than 1,100 workers will be on the job this month. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the work at Eastmain-1 since 2002. December 2005 The Eastmain Project Team wishes you a happy holiday and a great New Year! Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment began on Saturday, November 5, 2005. The reservoir should reach its maximum level by the end of spring 2006. Project status: Over 78% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Work on a weir and a fish pass on the Eastmain River has begun. Inside the powerhouse, the three scrollcases have been embedded in concrete. Jobsite population: More than 1,500 workers will be on the job this month. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the work at Eastmain-1 since 2002. November 2005 Impoundment of the reservoir: Impoundment began on Saturday, November 5, 2005. The reservoir should reach its maximum level by the end of spring 2006. Project status: Over 77% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Impoundment of Eastmain 1 reservoir marked the end of work at the 33 dikes, main dam, powerhouse water intake and the spillway. Work has now begun on completely closing the temporary by-pass tunnel. Jobsite population: More than 1,700 workers will be on the job this month. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the work at Eastmain-1 since 2002. October 2005 Project status: Over 75% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Work is moving ahead on preparations for the impoundment Eastmain 1 reservoir. The beginning of reservoir impoundment is planned for November 2005. See an animation of the reservoir impoundment >>> Jobsite population: Less than 2,000 workers will be on the job this month. Cree involvement at the jobsite: Nearly 1,200 Crees have been involved in the work at Eastmain-1 since 2002. September 2005 Project status: Over 75% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: More than 90% of the dike and dam structures have been completed; the beginning of reservoir impoundment is planned for November 2005. Jobsite population: Less than 2,000 workers will be on the job this month. A high for the Crees: The number of Cree workers on the project has reached a high of 500. >>> August 2005 Project status: Over 72% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Several highlights: The temporary shelter at the water intake has been removed; The gates are being prepared for the closing of the by-pass tunnel; The hoist system for the spillway gates is being installed. Jobsite population: More than 2,400 workers will be on the job this month. The workcamp is at full capacity. A high for the Crees: The number of Cree workers on the project has reached a high of 500. >>> July 2005 Forest fire impacts at the job site: Thursday, July 21th 2005 Starting on Thursday, July 21th, all workers who had been demobilized from the Eastmain-1 jobsite due to forest fires will be recalled by their employers. Workers will be flying to Nemiscau airport from Montréal, Québec, Bagotville, Val-d'Or and Chibougamau. As for the forest fires, crews of specialists will be on site to contain the fires, thereby ensuring the safety of Eastmain-1 workers and making their return to the jobsite possible. For information : 1 888 676-4636 and dial 0 to speak to Public Relations personnel. Forest fire impacts at the job site: Monday, July 18th 2005 By preventive measures due to forest fires, more than 2,000 workers have been temporarily evacuated since Saturday, July 16th 2005. There are no plans to bring workers back to the jobsite yet. The contractors will be notifying their personnel of their return. For information : 1 888 676-4636 and dial 0 to speak to Public Relations personnel. Project status: Over 70% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Plenty of action all over the jobsite. >>> Eastmain-1 on DVD:Two DVDs are now on sale: "Of Mountains and Men" and "24 hours in the life of a Cree worker at Eastmain-1". >>> Jobsite population: More than 2,400 workers will be on the job this month, bringing the workcamp to full capacity. A high for the Crees: The number of Cree workers on the project has reached a high of 500. >>> June 2005 Forest fire impacts at the job site: Monday, June 13th 2005 Starting on Friday, June 10th, in the afternoon, all workers who had been demobilized from the Eastmain-1 jobsite due to forest fires will be recalled by their employers. Workers will be flying to Nemiscau airport from Montréal, Québec, Bagotville, Val-d’Or and Chibougamau. As for the forest fires, crews of specialists are on site to contain the fires, thereby ensuring the safety of Eastmain-1 workers and making their return to the jobsite possible. For information : 1 888 676-4636 and dial 0 to speak to Public Relations personnel. Forest fire impacts at the job site: Thursday, June 9th 2005 By preventive measures due to forest fires, more than 1,300 workers have been temporarily evacuated since Saturday, June 4th 2005. There are no plans to bring workers back to the jobsite yet. The contractors will be notifying their personnel of their return. For information : 1 888 676-4636 and dial 0 to speak to Public Relations personnel. Project status: Over 70% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Work at the dikes and on the dam is moving right along. >>> Eastmain-1 on DVD:Two DVDs are now on sale: "Of Mountains and Men" and "24 hours in the life of a Cree worker at Eastmain-1". >>> Jobsite population: As a preventive measure, due to the forest fires, more than 2,300 workers were temporarily demobilized. May 2005 Project status: Over 68% of the work has been completed. Works in progress: Welding of steel armouring begins at the powerhouse. >>> Work on the dikes and dam gradually resumes. The temporary shelter at the spillway is being removed. >>> Eastmain-1 on DVD:Two DVDs are now on sale: "Of Mountains and Men" and "24 hours in the life of a Cree worker at Eastmain-1". >>> Land users: Traffic on the Route du Nord is restricted because of wide convoys. Please contact us at 1 888 676-4636 for the convoy schedule. Jobsite population: This month, more than 1,700 workers, 10% of whom are Crees, will be on the job. April 2005 Project status: More than 66% of the work is completed. Works in progress: The overhead travelling cranes are in operation at the powerhouse. Half of the concrete work at the water intake is done. Eastmain-1 on DVD: Two DVDs are now on sale: "Of Mountains and Men" and "24 hours in the life of a Cree worker at Eastmain-1". >>> Land users: Traffic on the Route du Nord is restricted because of wide convoys. Please contact us at 1 888 676-4636 for the convoy schedule. Jobsite population: This month, more than 1,700 workers, 10% of whom are Crees, will be on the job. March 2005 Project status: 65% of the work is completed. Concrete work is finished at the spillway. The gate slots are now being installed. Excavation of the powerhouse tailrace is continuing. Testing of the traveling cranes is underway at the powerhouse. Road transportation of the steel armouring for the penstocks will be continuing until May. Economic spinoffs: Since the project began, more than $175 million has been spent in the Nord-du-Québec and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions. Jobsite population: This month, more than 1,600 workers, 10% of whom are Crees, will be on the job. February 2005 Direction – Projets de l'Eastmain obtains ISO 14001 certification. Project status: 63% of the work is completed. Concrete work is finished at the spillway. Beginning of mechanical-electrical work at the powerhouse. Road transport of the huge sections of steel lining for the penstocks began in January. Land-clearing work on the reservoir has resumed. Economic spinoffs: Since the project began, more than $175 million has been spent in the Nord-du-Québec and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions. Jobsite population: This month, more than 1,300 workers, 13% of whom are Crees, will be on the job. January 2005 ISO 14001: BSI Management Systems Inc. has recommended the unit in charge of the Eastmain projects for ISO 14001 Certification. Jobsite population: More than 1,500 people are working at the jobsite. Works in progress : Work at Eastmain-1 is 50% complete. All work at the dikes and dam will end soon and resume in May 2005. Concrete work will continue at the powerhouse and under heated shelters at the water intake and spillway >>> Don't miss: ...the People with a Vision photo special in the last issue of Eastmain magazine for 2004 >>> December 2004 ISO 14001: BSI Management Systems Inc. has recommended the unit in charge of the Eastmain projects for ISO 14001 Certification. Jobsite population: More than 1,500 people are working at the jobsite. Works in progress : Work at Eastmain-1 is 50% complete. All work at the dikes and dam will end soon and resume in May 2005. Concrete work will continue at the powerhouse and under heated shelters at the water intake and spillway >>> Don't miss: ...the People with a Vision photo special in the last issue of Eastmain magazine for 2004 >>> November 2004 Jobsite population: More than 2,400 people are working at the jobsite. Works in progress : Work at Eastmain-1 is 45% complete. All work at the dikes and dam will end soon and resume in May 2005. Concrete work will continue at the powerhouse and under heated shelters at the water intake and spillway Review of 2004 for the Crees: Don't miss Johnny Saganash's article >>> Work on the jobsite : A picture is worth a thousand words... >>> October 2004 Work is now at its peak: More than 2500 workers are on the job at the Eastmain-1 hydroelectric project. Works in progress: Eastmain-1: 40% of the work is now completed. Getting ready for winter: while the permanent structure of the power station is being built, temporary shelters at the intake site and spillway site are being installed. Work on the jobsite: A picture is worth a thousand words... >>> September 2004 Work is now at its peak: More than 2500 workers are on the job at the Eastmain-1 hydroelectric project. FALL 2004 NETWORKING FAIR: The Fall 2004 Networking Fair will be held on September 12. It will bring service providers from regions 10 and 8 together with contractors working on the site to maximize regional economic spin-offs. Work on the jobsite: A picture is worth a thousand words... >>> August 2004 Population at the jobsite: More than 2,300 workers are on the job. Work on the jobsite: The percentage of overall progress at the jobsite is 35%.