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4.0 ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PROPOSED ROUTING

This section will broadly outline the direct and indirect economic impacts
which will result from the proposed routing. It should be noted that the
outline is not a benefit-cost analysis. Benefits and costs are identified
but are not equated in net benefit terms. The economic impacts are identi-

fied for the following:

Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.
RivTow Straits Ltd.

Province of British Columbia
Northern British Columbia Communities

4.1 Direct Economic Impacts

The proposed routing of asbestos fibre will result in a number of direct
economic impacts. These impacts can be categorized within two time periods:

', @ Economic Impacts Resulting from the Initial Start-Up
(construction, manufacturing, etc.)

e Economic Impacts Resulting from the Operation of the Route

The analysis which follows identifies and, where possible, evaluates the
economic benefits and costs which will result from the proposed routing.
The analysis does not identify possible impacts resulting from potential
mineral developments and the Alcan pipeline proposal, which could also use

the route.

4.1.1 Direct Economic Impacts: Start-Up Phase

The construction of additional facilities, principally a truck terminal and
marine terminal, and the purchase of transportation equipment by Cassiar
Asbestos Corporation Ltd. and RivTow Straits Ltd. will provide employment
and incomes for British Columbia residents. It will also provide additional