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[303] This proposed investment was designed around a two phase approach. Phase 1 would see
the construction of a HewSaw wood processing facility. A HewSaw is a piece of machinery that is
manufactured in Finland and used in a forest environment similar to that in the Watson Lake area.
[304] Phase 2 envisioned the installation of kilns, planers and specialty plants. Until the
completion of Phase 2, the mill would produce “green wood” products, that is wood that has not
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been dried and planed, for the North American markets. Upon completion of Phase 2, the mill
would specialize in products for export to markets in Asia. These markets had been confirmed by
Mr. Bourgh.
[305] The November 4 th meeting was followed up by a letter, dated November 6 th , from Mr.
Bourgh, on behalf of LPL, written to Minister Irwin. This letter was entered as Exhibit D-11, Tab 4.
This letter is presented as being a follow-up to the Gold Show meeting.
[306] In this letter, Mr. Bourgh informed the Minister that LPL had downsized the business
proposal and updated him on the progress by LPL in establishing a mill at Watson Lake. He
indicated that the downsizing was the result of a major feasibility study and business plan. In this
letter, he also explained the two phase approach whereby expansion would be done gradually.
[307] In his November 6 th letter, Mr. Bourgh requested a commitment from the Minister for a
long-term timber supply of approximately 200,000 m 3 . He further states that:
Our initial timber needs will be approximately 192,000 m 3 of wood
fibre annually. We are prepared to purchase some of this wood from