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News for project Strathcona Dam Water Discharge Upgrade
Feb 03, 2020
BC Hydro: the last two decades and the decade ahead
A perspective on the past two decades and the decade ahead for the Campbell River hydroelectric system.
From the Campbell River Mirror: When we start a new decade it is often a period of reflection…
Dec 03, 2019
Design work underway on Strathcona Dam upgrade near Campbell River
From the Campbell River Mirror: Design work continues on BC Hydro’s Strathcona Dam upgrade in hopes of getting BC Utilities Commission approval in 2022. The design of the water discharge upgrade to Strathcona Dam will allow for BC Hydro to draw down the Upper Campbell Reservoir level after a severe earthquake. The upgrades will also […]
READ MOREOct 07, 2019
The Discovery Centre at Elk Falls
The Discovery Centre is located beside the parking lot to the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge, just off Highway 28. The Discovery Centre provides visitors with colourful and informative wall panels, and a touchscreen TV with videos, to tell the story about the watershed, the facilities, and the proposed dam safety projects. BC Hydro’s Discovery Centre […]
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