BC Hydro’s seismic upgrade work at John Hart Dam progressing

Project work began last summer and now about 130 people are working at the John Hart Dam site to seismically upgrade various components of the dam so it can withstand a 1-in-10,000 year earthquake.

BC Hydro posts John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #6

The September to October 2023 report covers off the project’s status, project activities, environmental considerations, a people profile, and other project activities.

More major BC Hydro projects underway near Campbell River with $2.7 billion total spend

There’s been no shortage of construction around Campbell River over the last decade, and no company has invested more here than BC Hydro. When it’s all complete by about 2030, $2.7 billion will have been spent.

BC Hydro posts John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #5

The July to August 2023 report covers off the project’s status, project activities, environmental considerations, a people profile, and other project activities.

Trail route changes coming for access to Elk Falls Suspension Bridge

People walking to the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge are coming across significant construction activity with excavators and tandem dump trucks working within BC Hydro’s former John Hart penstock corridor. That construction work will increase this fall and will require the trail route to shift a few times as people walk to the falls from the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge parking lot. These trail changes will continue to keep people safe and away from the construction activity.

John Hart Dam seismic upgrades: A massive earthworks undertaking

Early site works have been completed and crews are now using heavy equipment to begin earth moving and placement of silt curtains within a reservoir at the John Hart Dam near Campbell River on Vancouver Island.

Upgrades to B.C. Hydro dams near Campbell River could cost up to $1.7B

Proposed seismic upgrades to the Strathcona and Ladore dams on the Campbell River hydroelectric system, along with an already approved project to strengthen the John Hart dam, could cost a total of $1.17 billion to $1.74 billion, according to B.C. Hydro estimates.

BC Hydro posts John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #4

The May to June 2023 report covers off the project’s status, early site preparation works, two people profiles, a construction point of interest, and other project activities.

Six-year Brewster Lake Road across John Hart Dam closure begins July 10

We are providing public notice that Brewster Lake Road across the John Hart Dam will be closed for about six years starting July 10, at 8:00 am

BC Hydro posts John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #3

The March to April 2023 report covers off the project’s status, early site preparation works, two people profiles, a construction point of interest, and other project activities.