Doug Elniski, vice-president of human resources for Forbes Brothers Powerline Construction, made an appearance at Snow Lake’s regular council meeting earlier this month.
Within his presentation, Elniski noted that Forbes Bros. Powerline Construction was the successful bidder on two of the first four Manitoba Hydro Bipole projects, including the one in the Snow Lake area.
Mr. Elniski gave a recap of the Forbes Bros company history, including the purchase of Interlake Power Line Contractors Ltd.
While working on the line, the company’s employees will be staying at a contracted 49-person camp located off of Provincial Road No. 596 into Wekusko Siding.
Elniski noted that preliminary foundation work has started for the Bipole project, but because of the lack of frost, the project is running behind schedule.
The Town provided Mr. Elniski with a list of available businesses in the municipality and thanked him for attending and meeting council.
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