the project's developer, pembina, declined pbs newshour weqeekend'sst for an interview. but some community members see this project as an investment that will transform this rural community. why did you become involved with the jordan cove project? >> one word: jobs. jobs for, for our workers and also jobs for the counity. >> reporter: robert westerman is the business manager of i.b.e.w. local 932, a union representing electricians on oregon's coast. he's been an outspoken supporter of the project since its first iteration more than a decade ag >> it's a game changer for us. it isoi to completely change the landscape here for the economy. we don't see projects like this. this is a $10-billi infrastructure project that's come into southern oregon. it will be the largest of its kind ever. >> reporter: pembina estimates will employ as many as 2,000 union construction workers duing the five years it takes to complete the project. employ about 200 people.ly the company has also gotten a tax break from coosy, but overall, the county's assessor estimas the completed project wou

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