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the stability under the structures on the right bank, solution is appropriate and sound, and will make the
including the powerhouse, spillways and future dam right bank structures safe and serviceable over the

core area. long operating life of Site C.

BC Hydro has identified a two-part solution to www.bchydro.com/energy-in-bc/projects/site_c.

improve the stability of the right bank structures: html
extend the foundation deeper into the rock; and

reduce the amount of groundwater that could
accumulate within the bedrock foundation.

Independent dam experts have confirmed BC

Hydro’s proposed foundation enhancements

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