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Jun 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 08, 2023
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.
READ MOREApr 26, 2023
Brewster Lake Road over John Hart Dam to close for a week
Brewster Lake Road over John Hart Dam to close for a week. Closure to accommodate annual maintenance work to the three John Hart spillway gates
READ MOREMar 22, 2023
Temporary road closures coming up for Strathcona and John Hart dam
There are some temporary road closures across two dams scheduled for the Campbell River system to accommodate work at the John Hart Dam and for spillway gate maintenance work at the Strathcona Dam.
READ MOREMar 06, 2023
BC Hydro posts John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #2
The January to February 2023 report covers off the project’s status, early site preparation works, a people profile, a construction point of interest, and other project activities.
READ MOREFeb 15, 2023
Brewster Lake Road four-day closure to accommodate tree removal
Brewster Lake Road across the John Hart Dam will be closed from Feb. 21 to 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to safely remove trees along the downstream side of the north earthfill dam. The work is part of the early site preparation works for the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project. A buncher…
READ MOREFeb 06, 2023
BC Hydro’s Discovery Centre begins tenth year of operation
The Campbell River Hydroelectric Facilities Discovery Centre reopened on Feb. 2 and will be entering its 10th year of operation. The Discovery Centre is run in collaboration with the Museum at Campbell River and also has an educational program in place to welcome visits from School District 72 teachers and students.
READ MOREJan 11, 2023
Access to Elk Falls Suspension Bridge to be closed for four days
Access to the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge will be closed from Jan. 24-27, so that some trees can be cleared along the old penstock corridor. And BC Hydro will be closing other roads and trails in the area as part of the preparation work for the John Hart Dam seismic upgrade. There are two sites…
READ MOREDec 21, 2022
BC Hydro begins issuance of John Hart dam construction reports
Many of you will recall the construction reports for the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project. A new series of construction reports, with a similar template, will be provided for the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project. The reports will profile the early site preparation works, ongoing since September 2022 to spring 2023, and then…
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