Investment in Crofton mill good for both air quality and economy: Siebring

North Cowichan mayor Al Siebring said the $5.85-million provincial investment into the Crofton mill is good both for the environment and the economy. (File photo)

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North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring said the announcement that the province is investing $5.85 million in green projects at Catalyst Paper’s mill in Crofton is good for the environment and the local economy.

Speaking to council on Feb. 2, Siebring said plans to use the funding from the CleanBC Industry Fund to improve the efficiency of the mill’s evaporation process and reduce natural gas use will, hopefully, work towards improving the Valley’s air quality.

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Source: Chemainus Valley Courier

 

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