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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1982-09-15, Page 27New services start •t B PD BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE Bruce Nuclear Pow•et Development (BNPI)) i, more than generating stations and heavy ,tater plants, It needs support services, some of which are currently being implcn,cnted. Recently, media' representatives were brought up to date on events at the power det clopment in the last year. IRNP1) official 'Elgin Horton gave an OS ern tett of several support services being constructed un jhe site. A new laundry, a Itiw lot el w astc storage building, a training centre, and a t fsitor information eentre are planned. ' .\• Wcstu•n Ontario nuclear training centre being set up al BI'PD will serve'this part of the pew ince. Mr. Horton explained the eastern twining centre is located at Pie kering and also serves' the Darlington nu !raiz station. Nuclear generating station simulators are flit• most costly part of the training centre Protect. I; t 111 cnst•$14 million alone for the Brie c A ecner:lting station simulator. to be' in sert ice by February 1983. Inflation at vaunts for the estimated $30 million it will cost fur the Bruce B simulator to he our( Rased in about three years. It's telt ctprnsite• Mr. Horton admitted hal it is generally agreed it is a necessary program to train operators, A central laundry is being constructed to handle the mmnthh level of 50 tons of aching. Mri`Horton said the laundry is used to wash special clothing worn in raduta,tite eras. \ nett 1olt let el waste storage facility for the site n r\peelell to he completed by this bill. !s 1r. Horton explained articles such as r,4, used around the site will II be stored there, \ small tlsil r information centre has been in use at one of the entrances to BNPD, Int some tears. Ibis building will be etpartlrtl ,md t.111 hen'e several uses, besides pro\iding information to visitors. \n emergent' \ cuutmueication eentre. a gut ern men'regiiirentcnt, is to he Meaty(' in ,1 Proposed auditorium at the centre. In the !inure. a dining facility is also living plumed ler the information centre. NOM , !INTI) has a construction camp ,detrrta %tinch. Mr. Horton said, is , untcntunt .1, lung as there are construction ritis. the new dining arca is to be established ht the spring of 1484. Mr.. Horton said 11 isn't known yet. whether t )nl:n•in Ht aro tt 111 run the facility or if it will be %ontr.r;lyd out. I Isere 1s a nerd fur such a facility, as Mr. Horten pointed out ihcre are titer 4,000 unstr,a ll..n t mplotct•s att1 an operating start til t, 1011 ,is %tell as a number of nllernat tonsil t[soles. HEAVY WATER PLANTS %diet t 1s ,1 pi one consideration at ant industrial site, it thiding BNPD and heavy water plant niamieer %tan Franklin boasts of an accident rate five to 10 times,Iow•er than the rote at industrial chemical sites. This year there have been two minor accidents at the heavy water plants. In what is termed unusual occurences, where an employee may feel dizzy (sub- acute) or faint (acute), four sub -acute incidents took place so far this year in a 30 -day period. In 1981 there were live such incidents in a two-month period. There were no such incidents in 1980. Mr. Franklin said there is no explanation for the incidents, but the objective is to mjnimite them. The heavy water plants' environment performance is encouraging, Mr. Franklin said there were no odor reports from residents in the surrounding area last year. "It could mean they're getting used to it or we're doing a better job." said Mr. Franklin. Maintenance is ongoing and in the past year the top 60 feet of a flare stack on heavy water plant A was replaced. Mr. Franklin explained the flare tops burn up every 10 }•cars. In keeping with its goals of safety and reliability, the heavy water plants have an inspection program. There are 12 inspec- tors, six of whom are engineers. DOUGLAS POINT Started in 1968, the Douglas Point generating station is now up to 100 per cent • full power. after having been limited to 75 per cent of its capacity. Station manager Allan Holt said the slow increase to full power did not pose any problems. The station has experienced several outages, necessitating shutdowns over the past couple of years. 1 P Last year, a defective fuel bundle was located in the station, Inspection revealed there was a defect in the welding of the 20 -inch long cylinder, one of many in the reactor, This year Douglas Point passed the mark of two million man hours withoutylost time because of an accident. "It's been since sometime in late 19�7 without a lost time injury.'' said Mr. Holt. BRUCE A Bruce generating station A, operating for several years now, has a safety record of over three million man hours without lost time because of an accident.' Bruce A production manager Bob Coutts noted that shortly after .the mark was reached, there were four accidents. "11 was quite a let -down," he said. Earlier this year, Bruce A experienced an internal leak in a pressure tube, Mr. Coutts said it hasn't easy to locate the leak amongst 240 tubes in the calandria. Once located. Mr. Coutts said the major time involved in replacing the leak was used for rehearsals which took 15 days. After going into a radioactive area, Mr. Coutts said the ten crews used only stayed to the F© afly BRUCE NUCLEAR POWER DEVELOPMENT—This aerial picture of the Bruce Nuclear Power Development near Kincardine on+- Lake Huron shows the power development nestled on the shores of the lake. The groups of large towers are the heavy water plants located at BNPD. (Photo courtesy of Ontario Hydro) area for two hours at a time. The production manager added that besides rehearsals. each member of the two 25 -man crews wore protective suiting. Expected to be in-service by April of 1984, Bruce Generating station B is still. under construction. The number of eons- strugtion workers peaked last year to over 4,000 and is expected to 1:: down to 3,000 by the end of next year. Construction manager Hank Zuzak said there is alot of emphasis on safety. bat two construction workers have died. Besides coroner's inquests, Ontario Hydro investi- gated the fatalities, including a presidential review. There have been several major events in the construction phase. with Targe pieces of the equipment such as the calandria being shipped to the site front Montreal through the lakes system. Operations' manager Ken Elston said with the in-service date less than two year away• operation employees are being t$aincd now. At the end of 1982, it is expected there will be about 490 operating employees, and by the end of 1983. that figure will, jump to 600. Local ca couple e n d t �a e memorial to church The Egmondville met September 7. The presi- dent Lois Moore opened the meeting with a Hymn. The secretary Wanda Dietz read the minutes. Members will attend the Fall Rally at Londesboro Church October 5 with all 1962 Presidents to attend. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Mont - gomery donated a Memorial Book for the church. A donation was given to the Town and Country Home• makers. Hazel McGonigle gave the Treasurers Report, a thank you was received from Emmanuel College. It was decided to consider the next project A Chair Lift. Florence Elford gave a talk on Compassion. She supports a child in El Salva- dor, the U,C.W, sponsors a child in India. Merelyn McKnight was in charge of Devotions and introduced guests Pam and Ken Britton who conducted a Worship Service on Compas- sion and showed slides of children in Central America and Haiti. Ken Britton and Jim Somerville went to Haiti for 8 days with missionaries. They sponsor two children. Pam Britton sang a solo. Merelyn McKnight thanked Ken and Pam Britton after which lunch was served, Happy Citizens meet in Legion H a II The Seaforth Happy Citi• tens met in Legion Hall on Sept. 2 al noon for a pot luck dinner ttith hs people present. Mart Riley asked the blessing. Edith Dunlop on the piano .111(1 Stamey Hiller( with Violin favoured with old lime music. Hate! McNaughton opened the meeting and read a poem "Welcome to the New Year tor Happy Citizens". Mrs, Heist reported for the sick and visiting. There is a fun day at Vanastra Oct. 7. A donation of S50 was approved for the Town and Country Homemakers, Fit- ness classes for Seniors was also discussed. Euchre followed, Ladies St. James CWL prepares for bazaar WI met s, Iq m the st (tool gtm with ill, pre'idem Mrs Harry Hak the , hair \1rs 5 t molt a Vincent con r 111 sptntuai reading, tali d "1)n the Wings of I'r,1.t r " I nthrt 1 arn,uta spoke d+ an ilii mission, that is ht int PI Id in St. .lames ( luir.11 from Sept. 12 to Sept. Iand cntouragcd everyone hl .one out and bring their la mile. The dccncr meeting will he held in Brussels arena.on Nos 3. Preparations arc in pro- gress for the annual Xmas haiaarNot ,2 -and convenors store .appointed. We will appreciate any donations and et ervone's full support. Parents wishing the baby- sitting service at Sunday mass to he continued this winter. please contact the organircrs. NOW IS THE TIME IF YOU DON'T WANT RUST OIL IS A'MUST (NEW OIL) $25 00 Snail,(•+ -••'W i,,•n Sli FI ars $2$.®0 R ngkupt Village Auto Body DAVE REID SEAFORTH 527-1830 high- Belle Moore; Lone hands- Greta Kerr; Low Annie Harrison; Mens high - Wan Forsythe; Harry Palin; McLellan, Lone Hand - low Joe Birthday cake was served to those with birthdays in August .and September. Local resident dies at 58 JOYCE KENNEDY Joyce Agnes Kennedy. Clinton. died at her Victoria Street home on September 3. She was 58. She was horn in Clinton on September 21, 1923, to par- ents Thomas and Matilda I-airsert She was predeceased he her husband Christopher Kenneth ohont she married nn April 15. 1944 in I.ondcs. hurt She ttas a member of 1 ondeshoro United Church. Shc worked on the house• keeping staff at Huronyictt. She is survived ht two daughters, Mrs. Mac (Brenda) Brooks. Blyth and Mrs. Don ISharcet Bartliff, RR3. Clinton: three sons, Wayne of RR I Londeshnrn, Bradley of L.ondeshorn: and Mark of 1 nnticshnro: 1.1 grandchildren; and three sis• tern. Mrs Albert (Beatrice) Shaddick, Clintons Mrs, Hugh ((;)acts) Tlinrnton. Thnmc•sfnrd. and Mrs. Violet ( miller. ( limon. Funeral 5 rvie'e was at the 13,41 and Falconer Funeral Home (III ptember h with ( nlnt Swan officiating. Interne nt was in Clinton ( enders Pallbearers wcrt (n•orure Ilocgart, Londe... horn w ill. Rromict • Inn. drhore Ili+ McFw•ing, l on- dcsborn I,» Shnhhrnok•11R1 Bit th. Hon l % 'Hell. RR I Inn deshoro ,n+II Ben Sotterht. Hnrint 11 et SAVE ENERGY THIS WINTER WITH GAS VISIT PHELANS PLACE AND SEE OUR COMPLETE SELECTION OF GAS RANGES GAS DRYERS You yet tete best deal whew you buy of Phelons! PHELANS E� DIVISION OF De & B. WATSON SALES LTD. 393-6181 SEOkINGVILLE 1 1 I 1 TWO BIG DAYS � FRIDAY and SATURDAY THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 — 911 ACW plans fall • A pot luck supper' open- ed the September meeting of the A.C.W. of St. Thomas Anglican Church, Pres. Mrs. Frances Teatero was in the chair. Mrs. Nancy rummage Martin read the opening prayer. Sec. Mrs. Joyce Lee :ead the minutes of the June meeting, Mrs. Corrie Snow- don gave the Treas. report. ale Plans were made for the fall rummage sale Oct. 23 from 1-3 o'clock, also for the Xmas bazaar on Sat. Nov. 20. The monthly euchre will be held Sept. 28. Scripture was read by Mrs. Grace Tltford and a prayer by Mrs. Marion Broadfoot. The next meeting will be held in the Parish Hall, Oct. 5. LET'S GET OILED! seetergent t r till) F r the est tectk,l��,n nal jst Roust! (in pr pp: $2 E 1'lL E FOR APPOINTMENT CALL: A LK USE WEEK DAYS AFTER 6 P.M. AND WEEKENDS — 527-1334 (Licenced Auto Body Mechanic) - - - 1:e A 1 1 1 1 11 SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 FRIDAY - 1 P.M. to DARK SATURDAY - 8 A.M. to 4P.M. AT OUR WAREHOUSE LOCATION IN SEAFORTH This Sale is not being held at our normal location on High Street in Seaforth, but at our Warehouse Location on Birch Street. 1 WATCH FOR THE SIGN AT OPTIMIST PARK FOR DIRECTIONS SALE ITEMS INCLUDE: Wooden and Storm Doors; Vanities: Panelling; Wood Stoves; Metal Roofing and Siding; Floor Coverings; Floor Tiles; Siding; Miscellaneous Hardware; Fireplace Heatalators; Wood Windows; Wood Door Frames; Treated Logs: Some Lumber Items; - 2x4x 1 4 and 2x6x 1 4 Spruce; Odd Ceramic Tiles; Paint and Stains; Ceiling Tiles; Wood Mouldings; Spindles: Decorative Brick; and many more items to numerous to mention 1 1 LSEAFORTH GOOD SELECTION OF ALL ITEMS! BALL.MACAULAY cam BUILDING CENTRE NIMM NM MEI 111•5111 NNW 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 • CLINTON NEE gm me on ow_