The 7 years I mentioned was for the mine, not the solar farm.
I believe RRFN is looking at ecdev in a positive light. Its not just a money grab.
They, as a community are trying to create jobs to further infrastructure to the community
Its a smart plan if it works out and goes against the grain of many reserves living in poverty.
The only way up is infrastructure/education/ecdev etc.
But these plans take alot of time to see fruition.
Initially yes more people have jobs, in time that means less welfare, more community spending, skilled labourers and tradesman. That leads to developement of housing and commercial goods ie grocery stores etc
Im very good friends with chief and counsel(minus a few) and the plan is soliď IMO