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News for project Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade
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Oct 26, 2023
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.
READ MOREAug 10, 2023
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.
READ MOREJun 26, 2023
BC Hydro submits Ladore and Strathcona projects to BC Utilities Commission
BC Hydro has achieved another capital project milestone this month by submitting a combined project application to the BC Utilities Commission on the planned seismic upgrades to the Strathcona and Ladore facilities on the Campbell River hydroelectric system.
READ MOREMay 11, 2023
B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam
The request for proposals to upgrade the dam — near McIvor Lake west of Campbell River — and to supply and install spillway gates closes Aug. 30
READ MOREMay 24, 2022
Dam upgrade on popular Campbell River lake won’t affect recreation
The shores of McIvor Lake were calm and quiet on a sunny afternoon the Thursday before Victoria Day weekend. For many weekends to come, those very shores will be brimming with people wanting to take in all the lake has to offer.
READ MOREApr 22, 2021
Bidding set to open for seismic work on Island dams
A web portal has been set up for Vancouver Island companies bidding on seismic upgrades for three dams, each valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The work aims to ensure the dams near Campbell River will survive a major earthquake. All three dams are more than 70 years old. These long-planned projects will…
READ MOREDec 03, 2020
Campbell River Chamber Website Collaboration With BC Hydro Will Connect Workers To Three New Projects
The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with BC Hydro with a relaunch of the website — majorprojects.ca — in support of three upcoming proposed projects: the John Hart Dam seismic upgrade, the Ladore Spillway seismic upgrade and the Strathcona Dam water discharge upgrade. As the projects move forward, this website will connect local companies and…
READ MORENov 18, 2020
BC Hydro Releases New Project Video Updates
BC Hydro has created the first in a series of video updates for each proposed project.
READ MOREApr 29, 2020
BC Hydro, Chamber of Commerce launch job website for Campbell River dam projects
From the Campbell River Mirror: Job seekers and companies interested in working on three proposed safety projects on the Campbell River hydroelectric system can visit the new project-focused website set up by BC Hydro.
READ MOREFeb 10, 2020
BC Hydro Inform the City of Campbell River Mayor and Council about Proposed Projects
Stephen Watson of BC Hydro delivered a presentation to City of Campbell River Mayor and Council on the proposed capital projects and hydroelectric operations in February 2020
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