Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project
Project Timeline
2015
Project Initiation
Scoping, engineering, First Nation consultation and community engagement
2022
Design
Completion of preliminary design
2022
BCUC Review
Initiation and completion of BC Utilities Commission regulatory review
2022
Begin Procurement
Initiate procurement process via BC Bid
2024
Funding
BC Hydro project funding approval
2024
Contract Award
Award procurement contract
2024
Construction
Construction begins
2028
Completion
Construction completed. All spillway gates in service
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.
Project Video
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Latest News
Apr 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…
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