A feasibility study has been handed to Coast Mountain Power Corp. for the Forrest Kerr hydroelectric project. Upon completion, the scheme will consist of a 3.2 km-long, 6 x 8 metre water tunnel designed to deliver up to 130 cu m/second of water to three 33.3 megawatt turbine generators and a 188 km-long D.C. light transmission line from the site to Meziadin junction. The total project cost is estimated to be $195 million. 15/02.Coast Mountain Power Corp. has selected the Thyssen Mining / Ostu Stettin JV as the preferred contractor for the tunnelling and underground excavation of the Forrest Kerr hydroelectric project water tunnels and powerhouse. The Forrest Kerr project is located in the Iskut River approximately 100 km north of Stewart in northwest British Columbia. A contract is being negotiated which would see activity commence in January 2005. The period leading up to on site work would entail equipment selection, mobilisation, site preparation and portal construction. Electricity will be generated by three 33.3 MW turbine generators and one 12 MW turbine generator. The water to drive the turbines will be drawn from the Iskut River and directed to the powerhouse through a 6 m-diameter 3.2 km-long water tunnel and returned to the river immediately below the powerhouse. It is anticipated the water tunnel and powerhouse excavation will be completed within 14 months. Visit www.thyssenmining.com 42/04.