27 DEC 2024 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA almost $4 billion in spending every year for the next decade will drive economic growth for communities all over the province and ensure households and businesses can power up with clean, reliable and affordable electricity.” ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGES Site C’s environmental impact has been a focal point throughout its development, with BC Hydro taking significant measures to address concerns. Extensive efforts have been made to mitigate effects on local wildlife, including vegetation removal in the reservoir area, construction of fish habitats, and the development of wetlands. These initiatives are essential in ensuring that the project meets environmental safety standards while maintaining its operational goals. From an engineering perspective, the project has involved several complex milestones, including the diversion of the Peace River in 2020. This diversion allowed for the construction of the main dam structure, a critical step that involved rerouting the river through two tunnels, each approximately 750 meters long and 11 meters in diameter. These tunnels, which were integral to managing water flow during the construction phase, were sealed in September 2024 as the project moved closer to completion. BC Hydro’s Chief Engineer explains that the construction of the spillway, the largest in BC’s
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