Modernization includes a new pulp storage facility, upgrades to site infrastructure, the implementation of chip handling and receiving equipment, and the installation of a biomass unloading and drying system for the cogeneration facility.
Kruger is putting up to $700 million to transform Corner Brook Pulp and Paper into a modernized and sustainable manufacturing complex. The company says with timely endorsement by key industry partners will make the facility one of the most competitive in the industry. This project will promote the expansion of the sawmill industry, provide energy and power capacity for NL Hydro, and sustain jobs for Corner Brook Pulp and Paper. A significant number of jobs during the construction phase. Modernization includes a new pulp storage facility, upgrades to site infrastructure, the implementation of chip handling and receiving equipment, and the installation of a biomass unloading and drying system for the cogeneration facility. The project also includes investments at the Deer Lake and Watsons Pond hydro facilities to maximize their capacity. Finally, the investment includes the construction of a private wind farm to support the operation of the modernized mill site. The company is in discussions with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador regarding this proposed diversification plan.
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