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3 Construction Impacts
The Project has exceeded Quod’s initial projections on local benefit during construction
3.1 In 2014, Quod made projections on behalf of Sirius Minerals (the then applicant for the Woodsmith Project). Since that date Quod has been working with Sirius and then Anglo American to track the progress of the project and monitor its impact on the local economy.
3.2 The Project has exceeded Quod’s projections on local benefit.
3.3 Anglo American has consistently made a commitment to the local, regional and national economies and put staff time and investment into capturing and maximising local benefits.
3.4 The success of the project to date has been underpinned by a proactive and collaborative approach. Anglo American is committed to delivering lasting, positive contributions across the Project’s impact area in the construction phase, and both during and beyond the life of its operation.
3.5 Anglo American is committed to:
Developing skills and employing local people on the Woodsmith Project Engaging local suppliers and providing supply chain opportunities Delivering social benefits more broadly through its Thriving Communities Programme focused on livelihoods, education, health and neighbourhoods Supporting the work of the Woodsmith Foundation.
Success built on partnership
3.6 Anglo American embeds itself in the community by participating in a wide range of local networks, advisory groups and boards - sharing its knowledge and skills, in addition to its social investment outlined in Section 5. Examples include Town Deal Boards, education, skills and careers partnerships, business networks, sector development partnerships and community place-based groups. 3.7 Stakeholders involved in this process have included the Mayoral Combined Authorities of York and North Yorkshire and Tees Valley, local authorities including North Yorkshire Council and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, parish and town councils, education institutions, business networks, and a wide range of community-based groups and organisations from the voluntary sector. 3.8 In terms of connecting people and businesses to opportunities at the Woodsmith Project, these activities have included training programmes, Woodsmith specific jobs fairs and supply chain events, and working together on the Social Response Plan to support people impacted by the slowdown.
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