Site C Powerhouse | Turbine Runners
When we fill the Site C reservoir, water will rush through the penstocks and turn six turbines inside the powerhouse to make electricity. The turbine runners weigh 165 tonnes each.
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Site C employment statistics - January
There were 4,778 total workers on the Site C project in January 2023. Of the total workers, 3,308 were from British Columbia, or 69%. There were 505 women working for Site C construction and non-construction contractors.
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How will the Site C reservoir be filled?
One of the last steps in building Site C is to fill the reservoir, which allows us to put the generating station, spillways, turbines and generators into operation, creating enough energy to power the equivalent of about 450,000 homes per year in B.C.
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Notification letter: Hudson's Hope - Temporary Closure of Shoreline Protection Berm and Portage Trail
The District of Hudson's Hope is undertaking work along the berm and Portage trail.
Northern Development approves $180,000 for 8 projects through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund
The BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (PACF) board of directors has approved $180,298 in grant funding to support agricultural production and related economic activity in the Peace Region.
Public advisory: Highway 29 night time closure at Farrell Creek
Installation of final bridge components are complete. Overnight closures at te Farrell Creek Bridge are no longer required.