Public advisory: Construction begins on temporary bridge to island in Peace River

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In early September, construction is starting on a temporary bridge to an island in the Peace River near Halfway River, as part of clearing activities…

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Peace Region non-profits benefit from BC Hydro GO Fund

Peace Region non-profits benefit from BC Hydro GO Fund

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FORT ST. JOHN: BC Hydro is contributing $65,000 to support nine Peace Region non-profit groups through the Site C project’s Generate Opportunities (GO…

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Crews inspect the opening that connects the inlet and outlet excavations area shortly after breakthrough in Tunnel #1.

BC Hydro achieves major milestone with river diversion tunnel breakthrough

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FORT ST. JOHN: BC Hydro reached a major milestone on the Site C project with the breakthrough on the excavations of the first of two diversion tunnels…

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Public advisory: Regular overnight traffic delays expected on Old Fort Road

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Large penstock segments are being regularily transported from a manufacturing facility in Fort St. John to the Site C dam site. Due to…

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Culvert detour

Public Advisory: Conveyor belt corridor

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We are constructing a conveyor belt system that will deliver excavated materials from the 85th Avenue Industrial Lands to the dam site. To complete th…

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The Northern British Columbia Volleyball Club used their recent GO Fund grant to hold a free community volleyball camp, led by a national level coach. In total, 68 youth between the ages of 12 – 17 participated in the camp.

BC Hydro’s quarterly grants benefit Peace Region non-profits

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FORT ST. JOHN: BC Hydro is donating nearly $30,000 to support three Peace Region non-profit groups through the Site C project’s Generate Opportunities…

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Public advisory: Nighttime hauling begins

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As we near completion of this year’s clearing season for Site C, we are making some changes to our work schedule. Starting on Monday March 11, we will…

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Public advisory: Use caution along Highway 29 at Halfway River and Cache Creek

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FORT ST. JOHN – Later this month, work will start along Highway 29 at Halfway River to prepare for the realignment of a four-kilometre segment of the…

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Public advisory: Burning planned this winter in Site C project areas

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FORT ST. JOHN – Clearing and debris management is underway in various Site C project areas. Merchantable trees of sufficient size, quality and volume…

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BC Hydro announces shortlist for Site C balance of plant contract

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VANCOUVER – Three proponent teams have been shortlisted for Site C’s balance of plant contract. The scope of the contract includes the electrical, mec…

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