Strathcona Dam Water Discharge 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 thru BC Bid
2024
Funding
BC Hydro project funding approval
2025
Contract Award
Award procurement contract
2025
Construction
Construction begins
2026
Construction Milestone
Low Level Outlet In-service
2028
Construction Complete
Spillway conversion in service
About The Project
Project objectives:
- Construct a new low-level outlet structure to provide the capability for a deep reservoir drawdown, which is currently not possible. This work includes construction of a deep channel and placing two gates in a concrete structure located within the bedrock on the right or east side of the dam. Post-earthquake, having a lower reservoir level will reduce the risks to the dam, and the controlled water releases from the dam also manages the risks to the downstream dams.
- Replace the existing three spillway gates and related works such as the hoist system with a new concrete overflow spillway, improving the reliability of the spillway system. With the two new gates to be placed within the new channel, in addition to the Strathcona Generating Station discharges, they will provide for downstream water management for fish, power generation and flood risk management.
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Latest News
Aug 10, 2023
Upgrades to B.C. Hydro dams near Campbell River could cost up to $1.7B
Proposed seismic upgrades to the Strathcona and Ladore dams on the Campbell River hydroelectric system, along with an already approved project to strengthen the John Hart dam, could cost a total of $1.17 billion to $1.74 billion, according to B.C. Hydro estimates.
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- Bidding set to open for seismic work on Island dams
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