Cement contractor Island Ready Mix has concrete relationship with BC Hydro

May 3, 2024

It started with the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project and the concrete work continues for Island Ready Mix with BC Hydro’s current John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project.

BC Hydro and their project general contractors have heavily relied on local suppliers and subcontractors for these massive capital projects. This ongoing relationship with Campbell River businesses has been far reaching and beneficial, the power utility says.

“These capital projects are about maintaining the safety and reliability of our Campbell River hydroelectric facilities that were built in the 1940s and 1950s,” said Stephen Watson, BC Hydro spokesperson. “These replacement and upgrade projects have been successful and that’s partly due to the local subcontractors within the Campbell River area. For critical supplies of material such as concrete, it’s so helpful that our general contractors can source it locally and have high-quality concrete that’s very precise for hydroelectric powerhouses and dams. It’s also about how these companies have responded to our safety and environmental requirements.”

Read the full story on the Campbell River Mirror website.