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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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… 

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.

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… 

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…