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Alcoa to Continue Extensive Public Consultations on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment with Open Houses at Chatham and Port of Spain
November 15, 2006—Alcoa today announced that two public open house sessions have been scheduled to provide information about the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment study currently underway for the company's proposed smelter project in the Cap-de-Ville area in southwestern Trinidad.
Alcoa and independent study consultant Environmental Resources Management (ERM) will have subject-matter experts in attendance to provide information about the project design and plans for conducting the assessment, which will study the environmental and social aspects of this project. They will also be available to respond to questions and comments from attendees.
The sessions will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the following locations:
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| Chatham Youth Centre |
- Wednesday 29 November 2006
| St. John's Ambulance Hall, |
| Port of Spain |
The two open house sessions are part of the extensive public consultation required before the completion and submission of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment report to the Environmental Management Authority (EMA). Following submission, the EMA will circulate the report for public review before making a decision on whether to grant a Certificate of Environmental Clearance for the proposed smelter.
About Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is one of the world's leading providers of environmental consulting services and has extensive experience in conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and sustainable development assessments for a wide variety of industrial and infrastructure projects, including modern aluminium smelters. The company has more than 120 offices in 40 countries and employs over 3,000 staff that delivers solutions for leading business and government clients, assisting them to manage their environmental and related risks.
About the Project
Alcoa's proposed smelter project in Cap-de-Ville will be the first modern pre-bake aluminium smelter in the Caribbean and the most advanced smelter within Alcoa's worldwide system. It will be fuelled by clean natural gas and will create a new, highly efficient power station that can add stability to the national electricity grid. It will attract and support a variety of local business and professional opportunities, rejuvenate the local economy, and make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the southwest and to Trinidad and Tobago in general.
Once operational, the smelter will employ around 800 people in stable, long-term, well-paying jobs and contribute approximately US$100 million to the Trinidad and Tobago economy annually. It will be a world-class facility designed to meet or outperform the stringent environment, health, and safety standards imposed by regulatory authorities on similar facilities in the U.S, Canada, Iceland, Australia, and Brazil. More information about the proposed project can be found at www.alcoa.com/trinidad_tobago.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminium, fabricated aluminium and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminium products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa wheels, and Baco household wraps. Among its other businesses are closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 129,000 employees in 44 countries and has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
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