Ladore Dam upgrades underway for seismic safety in Campbell River to cost up to $379M

February 3, 2025

The Ladore Dam near Campbell River is undergoing seismic upgrades to reduce the risk of damage in the event of a major earthquake or flood.

Built in 1949 with the powerhouse completed in 1957, the Ladore Dam is one of three hydroelectric dams on the Campbell River system seeing safety upgrades. The John Hart Dam is downstream of the Ladore, and the Strathcona Dam sits upstream.

“The Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project will allow us to maintain public safety and reliability post-earthquake,” says Adrian Dix, minister of energy and climate solutions.

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