tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post4301266858365910088..comments2023-10-25T07:29:40.789-02:30Comments on UNCLE GNARLEY: HYDRO ENGINEER WRITES "OPEN LETTER" TO NALCOR CEO STAN MARSHALL Des Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566013585647491614noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-82699482053755380332016-11-03T19:27:53.103-02:302016-11-03T19:27:53.103-02:30A fiascoA fiascoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-37093902579666568492016-10-31T11:10:07.518-02:302016-10-31T11:10:07.518-02:30Can a real journalist, (Justin Brake perhaps?.. do...Can a real journalist, (Justin Brake perhaps?.. do we have others?) publicly challenge Stan Marshall to respond to Mr. Gordon's, and the public's, request for information? Or is he just another muted fraud among a pack of them. At 600 "large ones" per year, he damn well owes it to the public to open the books on the fraudulent fiasco, let alone his mouth. Speak up or step down "Sir".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-48391964062349337802016-08-22T22:24:37.356-02:302016-08-22T22:24:37.356-02:30Bertrand Russel said that ....the stupid are coc...Bertrand Russel said that ....the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are doubtful. Wonder where Marshall fits in ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-62311935419829891272016-08-16T11:51:55.468-02:302016-08-16T11:51:55.468-02:30Is Lower Churchill a "Frack Free Zone?"
...Is Lower Churchill a "Frack Free Zone?"<br /><br />http://www.thetyee.ca/Opinion/2016/08/16/Fracking-Threat-Peace-River-Dams/Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-11171135583748802202016-08-06T06:46:35.683-02:302016-08-06T06:46:35.683-02:30The rumours are correct but the destination is muc...The rumours are correct but the destination is much father north. A couple of weeks of kayaking and hiking awaits.Des Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566013585647491614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-53758007830140391372016-08-05T13:08:53.294-02:302016-08-05T13:08:53.294-02:30Rumours abound that Uncle Gnarley is traversing th...Rumours abound that Uncle Gnarley is traversing the wilds of Labrador. Could it be a bit of Muskrat love? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-29460302707397942872016-08-04T15:23:23.217-02:302016-08-04T15:23:23.217-02:30Mount Polley dam failure today
http://www.huffing...Mount Polley dam failure today<br /><br />http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/jacinda-mack/mount-polley-mine-disaster-bc-leak_b_11318498.htmlRobert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-65497898323120761842016-08-04T14:40:11.533-02:302016-08-04T14:40:11.533-02:30Has any acknowledgement and response to Mr. Gordon...Has any acknowledgement and response to Mr. Gordon's letter been reported?Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-82024957633750923692016-08-03T11:40:04.052-02:302016-08-03T11:40:04.052-02:30All this rushed preparation, phony cost/benefice a...All this rushed preparation, phony cost/benefice analyses and lack of oversight so we can stick kit to Quebec; what a mess!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-26922121484685203152016-08-02T15:29:46.510-02:302016-08-02T15:29:46.510-02:30Part of my interest in Muskrat, other than I was b...Part of my interest in Muskrat, other than I was born a Jackytar, is the ongoing concern in my home province, BC. of Site C.<br /><br />http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/site-c-dam-federal-approval-1.3703527Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-56693680452833005642016-08-02T13:58:42.734-02:302016-08-02T13:58:42.734-02:30Ms. May reports;
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ne...Ms. May reports;<br /><br />http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/elizabeth-may-slams-muskrat-falls-loan-guarantees-1.3703729<br /><br />Be careful what you wish forRobert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-12333054950173718332016-08-02T13:02:42.759-02:302016-08-02T13:02:42.759-02:30We must consider what "Catastrophic Failure&q...We must consider what "Catastrophic Failure" means with respect to earth Dam failure.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Polley_mine_disaster<br /><br />The politically and environmentally risky Site C Dam in the Peace River is another.Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-91965039565555163382016-08-02T12:14:22.744-02:302016-08-02T12:14:22.744-02:30It is ironic that PEGNL is silent on this obvious ...It is ironic that PEGNL is silent on this obvious danger, especially with senior engineering experts raising the alarm.<br /><br />It was disasters like the Quebec Bridge collapse that drove the creation of professional engineering societies and registration in Canada and the engineering iron ring ceremony here in Newfoundland has a long iron chain with the relics of many engineering disasters which serve as a reminder of the risks / dangers / and the duty to protect the public. Yet, here we have PEGNL that is bereft of professional leadership.<br /><br />I believe the spur will fail. Even with the finest mitigation measures, there are things we cannot control - like seismic activity. Having a reservoir behind unstable soil is like the sword of Damocles.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-91289431677173093962016-08-02T04:43:37.036-02:302016-08-02T04:43:37.036-02:30I hereby endorse and support Mr. Gordon's sobe...I hereby endorse and support Mr. Gordon's sober call for scientific analysis of the North Spur dam Engineering Design. <br /><br />Robert G. Holmes, P.Eng. (Retired)Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-32926281857469372052016-08-01T23:32:21.622-02:302016-08-01T23:32:21.622-02:30As I have stated on previous occasions, the Muskra...As I have stated on previous occasions, the Muskrat Falls project should be, at a minimum, halted for a full assessment. The North Spur element has gotten very little press and has been ignored by the government, both present and past. <br /><br />This letter should be a wakeup call that there are potential consequences that are much worse than even the grave financial distress this project will impose on the province. The PC's were the architects of this debacle but Mr. Ball's Liberals are the "builders" who will destroy the economic fabric of this place. <br /><br />I have written Mr. Ball to voice my concerns but thus far he has failed to respond. I urge every person with access to an email account to do the same and let him know the he, not Danny Williams, will ultimately take the fall for the folly that is Muskrat Falls.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111829889271733714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-36895146481473705102016-08-01T15:04:48.432-02:302016-08-01T15:04:48.432-02:30Mr. Gordon,
This is a well informed plea to look ...Mr. Gordon,<br /><br />This is a well informed plea to look at the inadequate spur engineering. The issue is clear and well presented. Stan Marshall and anyone who reads this can no longer claim they do not understand the risk to the project and the population downstream.<br /><br />Will Marshall care? He seems to have blinders on and is prone to the same lack of transparency. <br /><br />If polite pleas fail to bring a response, what then? Neither the media or political opposition are functional and even capable of defining the issue you have eloquently outlined James.<br /><br />I am shocked that the problem with the line manufacturing documented on this blog has yet to be documented in the "mainstream" media in detail. It seems the Marshall regime to date is more of ignore the facts and full steam ahead.Bruno Marcocchiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076165212559914463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-37457523751260987592016-08-01T09:50:02.634-02:302016-08-01T09:50:02.634-02:30In my engineering studies I had one course on soil...In my engineering studies I had one course on soil analysis, which would have have served me more if I had done civil engineering. I worked on dam construction at Churchill Falls as a student engineer. I eventually studied and graduated in electrical engineering and worked with Nfld Hydro in that capacity in high voltage system design and relay and protection systems. I am no expect in the risks of quick clay, but I appreciate the expertise and experience of both Dr. Bernander and Mr Gordon. I am also aware of Nalcor`s Gilbert Bennett`s and Ed Martin`s dismissal of concerns raised on this issue. <br /> Mr Stan Marshall now takes responsibility for the safety of this design. The risk and consequences are clearly stated here by Mr Gordon.<br /> President Truman always had a sign on his desk reading: THE BUCK STOPS HERE. As to Bennett,who continues in his capacity on the North Spur component, Mr Marshall has stated that what matters is the direction given by those in charge. Marshall, an engineer (a chemical engineer) he would appreciate the issue of changing stability of marine clay as salt content is reduced, that can lead to failure. As a lawyer also he would appreciate the liability of poor design. As a business manager he also understands the financial consequences of a failure of the North Spur and of unacceptable risk of failure. As a Nflder, he has accepted the burden to turn around this boondoggle, which is an engineering and financial nightmare in many forms. I very much support Mr Gordon`s appeal to Stan Marshall to publicly respond to the concerns raised. Indeed, safety is the highest standard expected from engineers by the public, and I expect Mr Marshall will give his careful attention to this issue in a timely manner.<br />Winston Adams. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-69503993800222013442016-08-01T09:36:10.068-02:302016-08-01T09:36:10.068-02:30My question is "Why are they not using sheet ...My question is "Why are they not using sheet piling in addition to the bentonite curtain and armour Stone they are using?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-11513698916958977192016-08-01T08:14:40.323-02:302016-08-01T08:14:40.323-02:30When respected engineers are making this type of p...When respected engineers are making this type of public statement, about the engineering being completed on such a life safety issue it is time for the PEGNL to step in and make a comment. I doubt they will however, as they are a reactive type of organization. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com