Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project
Project Timeline
2015
Project Initiation
Scoping, engineering, First Nation consultation and community engagement
2022
Design
Completion of preliminary design
2023
BCUC Review
Initiation and completion of BC Utilities Commission regulatory review
2023
Begin Procurement
Initiate procurement process via BC Bid
2024
Funding
BC Hydro project funding approval
2024
Contract Award
Award procurement contract
2025
Construction
Construction begins
About The Project
Project objectives:
- Replace the three spillway gates and related works, such as the hoist system, so they can retain and pass water in a controlled manner downstream post-earthquake.
- Install new equipment and upgrades to the existing protection and control equipment to meet current reliability standards, including improved post-earthquake operation.
Construction Reports
- #1 – Ladore Spillway Project Construction Report – February-March 2025
- #2 – Ladore Spillway Project Construction Report – April – June 2025
- #3 – Ladore Spillway Project Construction Report – July – August 2025
- #4 – Ladore Spillway Project Construction Report – September – October 2025
Project Video
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Latest News
Oct 31, 2025
BC Hydro posts Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #4
The September to October report covers off the project’s status, project activities, a people profile, and other project activities.
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- BC Hydro posts Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #3
- BC Hydro posts Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #2
- A new project construction report begins: BC Hydro posts Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project construction report #1
- Ladore Dam upgrades underway for seismic safety in Campbell River to cost up to $379M
- BC Hydro contractor update for Campbell River seismic upgrade projects
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