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An aerial view of the Highway 29 Farrell Creek alignment and work area where construction is continuing on the new highway and bridge. (December 2020)
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Unit 1 turbine runner is transported onto site. It is the heaviest unassembled single project component weighing 170 tonnes; and is roughly eight metres wide and five metres tall. (January 2021)
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Unit 1 turbine runner is transported onto site. It is the heaviest unassembled single project component weighing 170 tonnes; and is roughly eight metres wide and five metres tall. (January 2021)
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Aerial shot of turbine runner in transit on site. (January 2021)
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Aerial shot of turbine runner in transit on site. (January 2021)
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Unit 1 turbine runner parked at the Hungry Hill rest stop outside Houston, B.C. (January 2021)
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Unit 1 turbine runner parked at the Hungry Hill rest stop outside Houston, B.C. (January 2021)
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Crews prepare an interlocking steel pile for drilling at the downstream cofferdam. Both the upstream and downstream cofferdams have been installed across the river and interlocking steel pile walls have been completed. (January 2021)
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Crews prepare an interlocking steel pile for drilling at the downstream cofferdam. Both the upstream and downstream cofferdams have been installed across the river and interlocking steel pile walls have been completed. (January 2021)
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Aerial view of the approach channel excavation works. (January 2021)
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Aerial view of the approach channel excavation works. (January 2021)
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Breaking and piling the confined river ice along the left bank between the upstream and downstream cofferdams. (January 2021)
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Breaking and piling the confined river ice along the left bank between the upstream and downstream cofferdams. (January 2021)
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The first turbine runner was transported from Prince Rupert to site in mid-January, where it sits in storage until its installation next year. (January 2021)
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The first turbine runner was transported from Prince Rupert to site in mid-January, where it sits in storage until its installation next year. (January 2021)
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All twelve bridge piers for the Halfway River are now complete and steel girders are being installed on top.
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All twelve bridge piers for the Halfway River are now complete and steel girders are being installed on top.
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Crews installed the last of 205 foundations on the second 500 kV 75-kilometre transmission line last week. The new line will connect Site C to the Peace Canyon Generating Station.
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Crews installed the last of 205 foundations on the second 500 kV 75-kilometre transmission line last week. The new line will connect Site C to the Peace Canyon Generating Station.
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An aerial view of the Site C penstocks and intakes under construction. (January 2021)
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An aerial view of the Site C penstocks and intakes under construction. (January 2021)
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An aerial view of the Site C powerhouse, penstocks and intakes. (January 2021)
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An aerial view of the Site C powerhouse, penstocks and intakes. (January 2021)
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Construction continues on building the upstream cofferdam to its final elevation. (January 2021)
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Construction continues on building the upstream cofferdam to its final elevation. (January 2021)
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The runner is the rotating part of a turbine that converts the gravitational energy of falling water into mechanical energy, which then spins a generator to produce clean hydroelectric power. (January 2021)
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The runner is the rotating part of a turbine that converts the gravitational energy of falling water into mechanical energy, which then spins a generator to produce clean hydroelectric power. (January 2021)
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An aerial view of the downstream coffer dam. Both the upstream and downstream cofferdams have been installed across the river and interlocking steel pile walls have been completed. (January 2021)
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An aerial view of the downstream coffer dam. Both the upstream and downstream cofferdams have been installed across the river and interlocking steel pile walls have been completed. (January 2021)
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Halfway River bridge construction where the final girders will connect pier 12 to the eastern bridge abutment. (January 2021)
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Halfway River bridge construction where the final girders will connect pier 12 to the eastern bridge abutment. (January 2021)
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An excavator sources material for the Lynx Creek section of Highway 29. As the longest segment of highway to be realigned, the eight-kilometre Lynx Creek segment includes a new bridge, causeway, and embankment. (January 2021)
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An excavator sources material for the Lynx Creek section of Highway 29. As the longest segment of highway to be realigned, the eight-kilometre Lynx Creek segment includes a new bridge, causeway, and embankment. (January 2021)
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Removing material from between the downstream and upstream cofferdams. Both cofferdams completely seal off the Peace River so that work on the earthfill dam can begin. (February 2021)
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Removing material from between the downstream and upstream cofferdams. Both cofferdams completely seal off the Peace River so that work on the earthfill dam can begin. (February 2021)
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Delivery and storage area for rip-rap used at the upstream cofferdam. The upstream cofferdam has been completed. (February 2021)
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Delivery and storage area for rip-rap used at the upstream cofferdam. The upstream cofferdam has been completed. (February 2021)
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Intake units 1 and unit 3 are nearing completion as part of the ongoing powerhouse construction. (February 2021)
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Intake units 1 and unit 3 are nearing completion as part of the ongoing powerhouse construction. (February 2021)
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The upstream and downstream cofferdams seal off the Peace River and direct water through two diversion tunnels. BC Hydro recently completed the upstream cofferdam to its final elevation, approximately 24 metres high above the riverbed. (February 2021)
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The upstream and downstream cofferdams seal off the Peace River and direct water through two diversion tunnels. BC Hydro recently completed the upstream cofferdam to its final elevation, approximately 24 metres high above the riverbed. (February 2021)
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Aerial view of five of six penstocks under construction. A penstock is a large steel pipe in a hydroelectric generating station that brings water from the reservoir to a turbine. (February 2021)
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Aerial view of five of six penstocks under construction. A penstock is a large steel pipe in a hydroelectric generating station that brings water from the reservoir to a turbine. (February 2021)
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Crews pour concrete at the lower level spillway gates. The dam spillways will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (February 2021)
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Crews pour concrete at the lower level spillway gates. The dam spillways will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (February 2021)
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Aerial view of the Halfway River bridge. (February 2021)
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Aerial view of the Halfway River bridge. (February 2021)
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Crews at the Halfway River bridge use a survey buggy to measure the angle of the bridge girders before installing the bridge deck. All twelve bridge piers are complete and steel girders are being installed on top. (February 2021)
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Crews at the Halfway River bridge use a survey buggy to measure the angle of the bridge girders before installing the bridge deck. All twelve bridge piers are complete and steel girders are being installed on top. (February 2021)
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Halfway River bridge girder installation is underway. When complete, the new bridge will be one kilometre long. (February 2021)
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Halfway River bridge girder installation is underway. When complete, the new bridge will be one kilometre long. (February 2021)
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Crews drill piles for pier 1 of the Farrell Creek bridge. Construction is underway on the new highway segment and bridge at Farrell Creek. (February 2021)
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Crews drill piles for pier 1 of the Farrell Creek bridge. Construction is underway on the new highway segment and bridge at Farrell Creek. (February 2021)
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Crews have commenced installation of the turbine-embedded components for Units 1 and 2 inside the powerhouse. The Unit 1 draft tube cone and thrust ring are being prepared for stay ring installation. (February 2021)
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Crews have commenced installation of the turbine-embedded components for Units 1 and 2 inside the powerhouse. The Unit 1 draft tube cone and thrust ring are being prepared for stay ring installation. (February 2021)
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The Unit 1 stay ring is lowered into place using a crane. (February 2021)
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The Unit 1 stay ring is lowered into place using a crane. (February 2021)
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Crews install a crane rail in the powerhouse. (February 2021)
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Crews install a crane rail in the powerhouse. (February 2021)
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The Unit 2 penstock is being prepared for installation of the flexible coupling. (February 2021)
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The Unit 2 penstock is being prepared for installation of the flexible coupling. (February 2021)
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Powerhouse steel superstructure construction. The powerhouse construction also includes concrete placements at the powerhouse, intakes and spillway, installation of penstock segments. (February 2021)
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Powerhouse steel superstructure construction. The powerhouse construction also includes concrete placements at the powerhouse, intakes and spillway, installation of penstock segments. (February 2021)
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A view from a spillway of a coupling chamber opening for Units 3 and 4. (February 2021)
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A view from a spillway of a coupling chamber opening for Units 3 and 4. (February 2021)
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The Cache Creek temporary construction bridge at the Highway 29 realignment is in place. Bridge approaches will be completed in spring 2021. (February 2021)
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The Cache Creek temporary construction bridge at the Highway 29 realignment is in place. Bridge approaches will be completed in spring 2021. (February 2021)
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An aerial view of the Highway 29 realignment section at Cache Creek. (February 2021)
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An aerial view of the Highway 29 realignment section at Cache Creek. (February 2021)
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Girder placement is complete on the bridge at Halfway River. (February 2021)
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Girder placement is complete on the bridge at Halfway River. (February 2021)
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A panoramic view of the Lynx Creek segment of the Highway 29 realignment where construction is underway. (February 2021)
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A panoramic view of the Lynx Creek segment of the Highway 29 realignment where construction is underway. (February 2021)
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Spillway stilling basin. (March 2021)
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Spillway stilling basin. (March 2021)
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Building the formwork for the spillway pier. (March 2021)
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Building the formwork for the spillway pier. (March 2021)
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Unit 2 penstock installation. (March 2021)
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Unit 2 penstock installation. (March 2021)
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Main service bay and operations building. (March 2021)
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Main service bay and operations building. (March 2021)
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Crews have commenced installation of the turbine-embedded components for Units 1 and 2 inside the powerhouse. The Unit 1 stay ring installation is underway. (March 2021)
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Crews have commenced installation of the turbine-embedded components for Units 1 and 2 inside the powerhouse. The Unit 1 stay ring installation is underway. (March 2021)
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An overhead view of the Unit 2 general floor and scroll case work area. (March 2021)
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An overhead view of the Unit 2 general floor and scroll case work area. (March 2021)
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Crews install the Unit 2 turbine pit elbow liner. (March 2021)
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Crews install the Unit 2 turbine pit elbow liner. (March 2021)
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Panorama of the centre section of the dam excavation. (March 2021)
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Panorama of the centre section of the dam excavation. (March 2021)
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Crews remove a cofferdam in the foreground that separated the right and left bank, with the left bank core trench at top centre. (March 2021)
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Crews remove a cofferdam in the foreground that separated the right and left bank, with the left bank core trench at top centre. (March 2021)
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Crews have drained water from the dam core centre. Rip-rap is being placed on the downstream cofferdam. (March 2021)
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Crews have drained water from the dam core centre. Rip-rap is being placed on the downstream cofferdam. (March 2021)
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The highest point of the new Halfway River bridge will be 486 metres above sea level. (March 2021)
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The highest point of the new Halfway River bridge will be 486 metres above sea level. (March 2021)
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Girder installation is complete, and workers remove scaffolding from the Halfway River bridge. (March 2021)
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Girder installation is complete, and workers remove scaffolding from the Halfway River bridge. (March 2021)
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Crews have completed the downstream cofferdam. With both the upstream and downstream cofferdams now complete, crews can begin constructing the earthfill dam
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Crews have completed the downstream cofferdam. With both the upstream and downstream cofferdams now complete, crews can begin constructing the earthfill dam
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A panorama view of dam site excavations between the upstream and downstream cofferdams. Both cofferdams completely seal off the Peace River so that work on the earthfill dam can occur. (March 2021)
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A panorama view of dam site excavations between the upstream and downstream cofferdams. Both cofferdams completely seal off the Peace River so that work on the earthfill dam can occur. (March 2021)
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The downstream cofferdam in the foreground with ongoing dam excavation in the centre. Both the upstream and downstream cofferdams have been completed. (March 2021)
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The downstream cofferdam in the foreground with ongoing dam excavation in the centre. Both the upstream and downstream cofferdams have been completed. (March 2021)
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Crews install the thrust rings and spiral casings at penstock Units 1 and 2. The items are part of the turbine-embedded components for Units 1 and 2 inside the powerhouse. (April 2021)
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Crews install the thrust rings and spiral casings at penstock Units 1 and 2. The items are part of the turbine-embedded components for Units 1 and 2 inside the powerhouse. (April 2021)
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The generating station will have six penstocks to direct water into its six turbine and generator units. Unit 1 penstock is almost complete with crews currently working on the concrete casing. (April 2021)
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The generating station will have six penstocks to direct water into its six turbine and generator units. Unit 1 penstock is almost complete with crews currently working on the concrete casing. (April 2021)
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Spillway headworks under construction. The construction of a spillway will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (April 2021)
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Spillway headworks under construction. The construction of a spillway will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (April 2021)
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Crews use a crane to lift formwork for placement at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Crews use a crane to lift formwork for placement at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Ongoing concrete placement at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Ongoing concrete placement at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Rebar installation at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Rebar installation at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Workers place concrete at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Workers place concrete at the spillway headworks. (April 2021)
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Construction is underway on the causeway at the east abutment of the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek. (March 2021)
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Construction is underway on the causeway at the east abutment of the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek. (March 2021)
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Aerial photo of the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek showing work underway on the west abutment. (March 2021)
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Aerial photo of the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek showing work underway on the west abutment. (March 2021)
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The Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek is under construction. As the longest segment of highway to be realigned, the eight kilometres of highway include a new bridge, causeway, and embankment. (April 2021)
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The Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek is under construction. As the longest segment of highway to be realigned, the eight kilometres of highway include a new bridge, causeway, and embankment. (April 2021)
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The west end of the Lynx Creek Highway 29 realignment, will eventually re-join the existing highway. (April 2021)
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The west end of the Lynx Creek Highway 29 realignment, will eventually re-join the existing highway. (April 2021)
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Causeway construction on the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek. (April 2021)
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Causeway construction on the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek. (April 2021)
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Placement of the pre-cast deck panels and formwork is underway on the new Halfway River bridge. Crews completed the installation of the steel bridge girders in March 2021. (April 2021)
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Placement of the pre-cast deck panels and formwork is underway on the new Halfway River bridge. Crews completed the installation of the steel bridge girders in March 2021. (April 2021)
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The Halfway River segment of Highway 29 is currently under construction. The segment will be three kilometres long, with a new one-kilometre-long bridge. (April 2021)
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The Halfway River segment of Highway 29 is currently under construction. The segment will be three kilometres long, with a new one-kilometre-long bridge. (April 2021)
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The third pier is under construction at the Cache Creek segment of the Highway 29 realignment. Bridge pier construction includes the installation of steel rebar, formwork and the placement of concrete. (April 2021)
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The third pier is under construction at the Cache Creek segment of the Highway 29 realignment. Bridge pier construction includes the installation of steel rebar, formwork and the placement of concrete. (April 2021)
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Top view of pier formwork and rebar construction showing the interior hollow column. (April 2021)
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Top view of pier formwork and rebar construction showing the interior hollow column. (April 2021)
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The Site C reservoir will cover the existing highway, requiring the highway realignment and a new bridge across Cache Creek. Here, the bridge is shown under construction. (April 2021)
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The Site C reservoir will cover the existing highway, requiring the highway realignment and a new bridge across Cache Creek. Here, the bridge is shown under construction. (April 2021)
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BC Hydro is constructing and restoring over 500 hectares of wetlands. The first of these is at a 50-hectare wetland project at Golata Creek, a complex system of 15 ponds retained with a dam and berms. (April 2021)
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BC Hydro is constructing and restoring over 500 hectares of wetlands. The first of these is at a 50-hectare wetland project at Golata Creek, a complex system of 15 ponds retained with a dam and berms. (April 2021)
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The Golata Creek wetlands main basin. Wetlands provide hundreds of species with safe spaces to eat, sleep and raise their young. They also help to remove pollution, as well as regulate and clean water in the ecosystem. (April 2021)
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The Golata Creek wetlands main basin. Wetlands provide hundreds of species with safe spaces to eat, sleep and raise their young. They also help to remove pollution, as well as regulate and clean water in the ecosystem. (April 2021)
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A variety of birds using the Golata Creek wetlands. (April 2021)
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A variety of birds using the Golata Creek wetlands. (April 2021)
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Construction continues on the new Highway 29 segment and bridge at Farrell Creek. (April 2021)
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Construction continues on the new Highway 29 segment and bridge at Farrell Creek. (April 2021)
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Preparing the Halfway River bridge deck for the first concrete placement on April 29. Concrete is placed using a concrete pump truck and then levelled with a screed machine. (April 2021)
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Preparing the Halfway River bridge deck for the first concrete placement on April 29. Concrete is placed using a concrete pump truck and then levelled with a screed machine. (April 2021)
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Crews work on the west abutment of the new bridge over Cache Creek as part of Highway 29 realignment activities. (April 2021)
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Crews work on the west abutment of the new bridge over Cache Creek as part of Highway 29 realignment activities. (April 2021)
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Crews construct one of the piers for the new Cache Creek bridge on Highway 29. (April 2021)
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Crews construct one of the piers for the new Cache Creek bridge on Highway 29. (April 2021)
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Transmission towers for two new transmission lines stand side-by-side above the completed Site C substation. (April 2021)
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Transmission towers for two new transmission lines stand side-by-side above the completed Site C substation. (April 2021)
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Crews continue to excavate the dam core trench, prepare for dam material placement, and prepare for roller-compacted concrete placements on the dam and core buttress. (April 2021)
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Crews continue to excavate the dam core trench, prepare for dam material placement, and prepare for roller-compacted concrete placements on the dam and core buttress. (April 2021)
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Crews install reinforcing steel on the right bank of the dam and core roller-compacted concrete (RCC) buttress. (April 2021)
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Crews install reinforcing steel on the right bank of the dam and core roller-compacted concrete (RCC) buttress. (April 2021)
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Crews clean the bedrock and excavate the dam core area where the earthfill dam will be constructed. (April 2021)
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Crews clean the bedrock and excavate the dam core area where the earthfill dam will be constructed. (April 2021)
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An aerial view of the dam site area. Construction on the Site C project began in July 2015. (May 2021)
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An aerial view of the dam site area. Construction on the Site C project began in July 2015. (May 2021)
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An aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station. The earthfill dam is under construction in the background. (April 2021)
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An aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station. The earthfill dam is under construction in the background. (April 2021)
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An overview of the Site C right bank structures, including the spillways, stilling basins, intakes, penstocks and the powerhouse. (April 2021)
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An overview of the Site C right bank structures, including the spillways, stilling basins, intakes, penstocks and the powerhouse. (April 2021)
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Overhead view of the Site C generating station and spillways. (April 2021)
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Overhead view of the Site C generating station and spillways. (April 2021)
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An aerial view shows the six Site C intakes and penstocks in varying stages of construction. (April 2021)
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An aerial view shows the six Site C intakes and penstocks in varying stages of construction. (April 2021)
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The spillways, headworks and stilling basins. (April 2021)
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The spillways, headworks and stilling basins. (April 2021)
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Crews place roller-compacted concrete on the dam and core buttress. (May 2021)
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Crews place roller-compacted concrete on the dam and core buttress. (May 2021)
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Installation of reinforcing steel on the south face of the roller-compacted concrete dam and core surface. (May 2021)
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Installation of reinforcing steel on the south face of the roller-compacted concrete dam and core surface. (May 2021)
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A worker sprays mist on the roller-compacted concrete surface before the next layer of concrete is placed. (May 2021)
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A worker sprays mist on the roller-compacted concrete surface before the next layer of concrete is placed. (May 2021)
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Panorama of site from the north bank showing the completed upstream and downstream cofferdams, ongoing foundation works and excavation of the dam core trench. (April 2021)
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Panorama of site from the north bank showing the completed upstream and downstream cofferdams, ongoing foundation works and excavation of the dam core trench. (April 2021)
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Materials being placed between the upstream cofferdam and the future earthfill dam. (April 2021)
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Materials being placed between the upstream cofferdam and the future earthfill dam. (April 2021)
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Close up of materials being placed between the upstream cofferdam and the future earthfill dam. (April 2021)
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Close up of materials being placed between the upstream cofferdam and the future earthfill dam. (April 2021)
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Crews vibrate concrete which has been pumped into the formwork during a placement at the headworks. (April 2021)
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Crews vibrate concrete which has been pumped into the formwork during a placement at the headworks. (April 2021)
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South-facing view of the dam core trench. The white tarps are covering stockpiled dam core till materials. (May 2021)
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South-facing view of the dam core trench. The white tarps are covering stockpiled dam core till materials. (May 2021)
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Dismantling the access assembly platforms on a newly erected tower crane at the spillway basin. (May 2021)
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Dismantling the access assembly platforms on a newly erected tower crane at the spillway basin. (May 2021)
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Dismantling the access assembly platforms on a newly erected tower crane at the spillway basin. (May 2021)
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Dismantling the access assembly platforms on a newly erected tower crane at the spillway basin. (May 2021)
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Construction on the Highway 29 realignment at Cache Creek. Crews are working on grading, drainage and bridge foundation works. (May 2021)
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Construction on the Highway 29 realignment at Cache Creek. Crews are working on grading, drainage and bridge foundation works. (May 2021)
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Construction continues on the new Highway 29 realignment and bridge foundation works at Farrell Creek. (May 2021)
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Construction continues on the new Highway 29 realignment and bridge foundation works at Farrell Creek. (May 2021)
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Construction on the new Highway 29 realignment at Farrell Creek. Crews are installing rebar, formwork and pouring concrete as part of the bridge foundation works. (May 2021)
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Construction on the new Highway 29 realignment at Farrell Creek. Crews are installing rebar, formwork and pouring concrete as part of the bridge foundation works. (May 2021)
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Construction on the new Highway 29 realignment at Farrell Creek. Crews are installing rebar, formwork and pouring concrete as part of the bridge foundation works. (May 2021)
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Construction on the new Highway 29 realignment at Farrell Creek. Crews are installing rebar, formwork and pouring concrete as part of the bridge foundation works. (May 2021)
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Construction is underway on the 1.5-kilometre-long section of Highway 29 at Dry Creek. Crews are also installing rock anchors and constructing concrete bridge foundations on the new 158-metre-long bridge. (May 2021)
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Construction is underway on the 1.5-kilometre-long section of Highway 29 at Dry Creek. Crews are also installing rock anchors and constructing concrete bridge foundations on the new 158-metre-long bridge. (May 2021)
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The construction of a 2.6-kilometre-long berm to protect the shoreline of Hudson's Hope is underway. Crews are clearing vegetation and placing material along the shoreline to build the berm. (May 2021)
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The construction of a 2.6-kilometre-long berm to protect the shoreline of Hudson's Hope is underway. Crews are clearing vegetation and placing material along the shoreline to build the berm. (May 2021)
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Crews excavate and prepare the dam core area where the earthfill dam will be constructed. (June 2021)
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Crews excavate and prepare the dam core area where the earthfill dam will be constructed. (June 2021)
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Halfway River bridge showing cast-in-place bridge deck construction. The new bridge is one kilometre long. (May 2021)
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Halfway River bridge showing cast-in-place bridge deck construction. The new bridge is one kilometre long. (May 2021)
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Upper Gates Island material extraction area for building the Lynx Creek embankment on Highway 29. The Lynx Creek segment is eight kilometres long and is the longest segment of highway to be realigned. (May 2021)
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Upper Gates Island material extraction area for building the Lynx Creek embankment on Highway 29. The Lynx Creek segment is eight kilometres long and is the longest segment of highway to be realigned. (May 2021)
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The first of two columns is complete on the new 158-metre-long bridge on Highway 29 at Dry Creek. (May 2021)
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The first of two columns is complete on the new 158-metre-long bridge on Highway 29 at Dry Creek. (May 2021)
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Highway 29 construction at Farrell Creek east. Current activities at Farrell Creek include construction of a 411-metre-long bridge and 1.9 kilometres of highway realignment. (June 2021)
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Highway 29 construction at Farrell Creek east. Current activities at Farrell Creek include construction of a 411-metre-long bridge and 1.9 kilometres of highway realignment. (June 2021)
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The Portage Mountain Quarry is a source of rock materials used for various segments of the Highway 29 realignment construction. Also pictured are the haul road and stockpile area. (May 2021)
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The Portage Mountain Quarry is a source of rock materials used for various segments of the Highway 29 realignment construction. Also pictured are the haul road and stockpile area. (May 2021)
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Constructing the approach channel at Site C requires moving seven million cubic metres of soil and rock. (May 2021)
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Constructing the approach channel at Site C requires moving seven million cubic metres of soil and rock. (May 2021)
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Site C's approach channel covers approximately 390,000 square metres. It is about one kilometre-long and 400 metres wide. (June 2021)
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Site C's approach channel covers approximately 390,000 square metres. It is about one kilometre-long and 400 metres wide. (June 2021)
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Roller-compacted concrete placement continues at the dam and core buttress on the south bank. (May 2021)
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Roller-compacted concrete placement continues at the dam and core buttress on the south bank. (May 2021)
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The generating station will have six penstocks to direct water into its six turbine and generator units. The Unit 1 penstock is almost complete with crews currently working on the concrete casing. (May 2021)
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The generating station will have six penstocks to direct water into its six turbine and generator units. The Unit 1 penstock is almost complete with crews currently working on the concrete casing. (May 2021)
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An aerial view of installation underway on the Unit 5 intake transition penstock section. (May 2021)
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An aerial view of installation underway on the Unit 5 intake transition penstock section. (May 2021)
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Upper spillway headworks under construction. The spillway will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (May 2021)
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Upper spillway headworks under construction. The spillway will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (May 2021)
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Spillway headworks work at the west low-level outlet. (May 2021)
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Spillway headworks work at the west low-level outlet. (May 2021)
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A bridge crane girder section is lowered into position at the auxiliary service bay of the powerhouse. (May 2021)
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A bridge crane girder section is lowered into position at the auxiliary service bay of the powerhouse. (May 2021)
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Powerhouse component installation is underway for Units 1, 2, and 3. (May 2021)
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Powerhouse component installation is underway for Units 1, 2, and 3. (May 2021)
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Crews prepare to pour concrete at Cache Creek bridge pier number five. (June 2021)
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Crews prepare to pour concrete at Cache Creek bridge pier number five. (June 2021)
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Cache Creek bridge pier five is 44 metres tall and requires 317 cubic metres of concrete. (June 2021)
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Cache Creek bridge pier five is 44 metres tall and requires 317 cubic metres of concrete. (June 2021)
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Each of the six Cache Creek bridge piers consists of a 10-metre in diameter pile cap at the base, a 5-metre in diameter hollow column, and a 2.8-metre in diameter solid section with a pier cap on top to support the bridge superstructure. (June 2021)
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Each of the six Cache Creek bridge piers consists of a 10-metre in diameter pile cap at the base, a 5-metre in diameter hollow column, and a 2.8-metre in diameter solid section with a pier cap on top to support the bridge superstructure. (June 2021)
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Crews excavate and prepare the dam core area in advance of earthfill dam construction. (June 2021)
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Crews excavate and prepare the dam core area in advance of earthfill dam construction. (June 2021)
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An upstream view of the Site C dam construction site. (June 2021)
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An upstream view of the Site C dam construction site. (June 2021)
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Highway 29 realignment at Dry Creek, where the first bridge pier is complete, and the formwork for the top of the second of two piers is in place. (June 2021)
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Highway 29 realignment at Dry Creek, where the first bridge pier is complete, and the formwork for the top of the second of two piers is in place. (June 2021)
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Highway 29 realignment work at Lynx Creek is ongoing. The eight-kilometre segment of highway includes a new bridge, causeway, and embankment. (June 2021)
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Highway 29 realignment work at Lynx Creek is ongoing. The eight-kilometre segment of highway includes a new bridge, causeway, and embankment. (June 2021)
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Crews pour concrete on the east abutment of the Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29. (June 2021)
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Crews pour concrete on the east abutment of the Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29. (June 2021)
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At Lynx Creek, crews prepare the east abutment where two bridge piers will be constructed for the new 150-metre bridge. (June 2021)
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At Lynx Creek, crews prepare the east abutment where two bridge piers will be constructed for the new 150-metre bridge. (June 2021)
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Fish exit a lock into a tank prior to sampling and tagging at the temporary upstream fish passage facility. (June 2021)
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Fish exit a lock into a tank prior to sampling and tagging at the temporary upstream fish passage facility. (June 2021)
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A biologist samples and tags a mountain whitefish at the temporary upstream fish passage facility before it is released back into the river upstream of the dam site. (June 2021)
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A biologist samples and tags a mountain whitefish at the temporary upstream fish passage facility before it is released back into the river upstream of the dam site. (June 2021)
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A mountain whitefish is placed in a holding pod for transport and release in the Peace River above the dam site. (June 2021)
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A mountain whitefish is placed in a holding pod for transport and release in the Peace River above the dam site. (June 2021)
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The data from the fish tag is recorded so the fish can be tracked. The facility can process nearly 80 fish a day. (June 2021)
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The data from the fish tag is recorded so the fish can be tracked. The facility can process nearly 80 fish a day. (June 2021)
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Work at the spillway gate structures and spill basin weirs is ongoing. (June 2021)
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Work at the spillway gate structures and spill basin weirs is ongoing. (June 2021)
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Workers inspect the roller-compacted concrete at the dam and core buttress after the formwork is removed. (June 2021)
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Workers inspect the roller-compacted concrete at the dam and core buttress after the formwork is removed. (June 2021)
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A worker installs roller-compacted concrete formwork between reinforced steel on the south face of the dam buttress. (June 2021)
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A worker installs roller-compacted concrete formwork between reinforced steel on the south face of the dam buttress. (June 2021)
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Workers install roller-compacted concrete formwork between reinforced steel on the dam buttress. The distance between the blue cantilever supports is approximately 90 centimetres. (June 2021)
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Workers install roller-compacted concrete formwork between reinforced steel on the dam buttress. The distance between the blue cantilever supports is approximately 90 centimetres. (June 2021)
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A surveyor takes regular measurements to confirm the existing elevation against the design elevation. (June 2021)
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A surveyor takes regular measurements to confirm the existing elevation against the design elevation. (June 2021)
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An aerial view of the headpond and debris boom where a spud barge is used for clearing debris materials from the boom. (July 2021)
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An aerial view of the headpond and debris boom where a spud barge is used for clearing debris materials from the boom. (July 2021)
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The dam buttress will reach the height of the Unit 1 intake gate behind the service bay of the generating station. (June 2021)
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The dam buttress will reach the height of the Unit 1 intake gate behind the service bay of the generating station. (June 2021)
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The dam core trench showing the downstream shell of the dam. (June 2021)
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The dam core trench showing the downstream shell of the dam. (June 2021)
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The approach channel is developing with rip-rap armouring being placed on the south side of the channel. (June 2021)
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The approach channel is developing with rip-rap armouring being placed on the south side of the channel. (June 2021)
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Preparation is underway to construct the roller-compacted concrete ramp from the approach channel into the buttress. (June 2021)
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Preparation is underway to construct the roller-compacted concrete ramp from the approach channel into the buttress. (June 2021)
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An upstream view of the approach channel at top left and the powerhouse, generating station, and spillways at centre. (June 2021)
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An upstream view of the approach channel at top left and the powerhouse, generating station, and spillways at centre. (June 2021)
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The structural steel placement on the main service bay roof at the powerhouse nears completion. (June 2021)
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The structural steel placement on the main service bay roof at the powerhouse nears completion. (June 2021)
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Drilling to install anchor bolts is underway at the 1.5-kilometre-long Highway 29 realignment segment at Dry Creek. (June 2021)
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Drilling to install anchor bolts is underway at the 1.5-kilometre-long Highway 29 realignment segment at Dry Creek. (June 2021)
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Construction progresses at the spillway headworks east low-level outlet gate. The spillway will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (July 2021)
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Construction progresses at the spillway headworks east low-level outlet gate. The spillway will allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (July 2021)
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Installing scaffolding at the spillway headworks low-level outlet. (July 2021)
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Installing scaffolding at the spillway headworks low-level outlet. (July 2021)
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Spillway headworks low-level outlet gate and low-level maintenance gate. (July 2021)
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Spillway headworks low-level outlet gate and low-level maintenance gate. (July 2021)
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East-facing view of five of six penstock units in varying stages of construction. (July 2021)
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East-facing view of five of six penstock units in varying stages of construction. (July 2021)
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Penstock units 1, 2, and 3, with the intake gates. (July 2021)
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Penstock units 1, 2, and 3, with the intake gates. (July 2021)
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Spiral case units 1, 2, and 3, are under construction in the powerhouse. (July 2021)
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Spiral case units 1, 2, and 3, are under construction in the powerhouse. (July 2021)
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The new detour at Lynx Creek east on Highway 29 is now open to vehicle traffic. (July 2021)
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The new detour at Lynx Creek east on Highway 29 is now open to vehicle traffic. (July 2021)
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West-facing view of the east-end of the Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29 showing the recently paved detour. (July 2021)
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West-facing view of the east-end of the Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29 showing the recently paved detour. (July 2021)
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East-facing view of the paved detour at the Lynx Creek east alignment on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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East-facing view of the paved detour at the Lynx Creek east alignment on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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The east section of the Lynx Creek Highway 29 alignment is under construction to the north of the existing highway. (July 2021)
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The east section of the Lynx Creek Highway 29 alignment is under construction to the north of the existing highway. (July 2021)
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Clearing and grubbing is completed for the Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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Clearing and grubbing is completed for the Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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Bridge formwork is under construction at the Dry Creek section of Highway 29. (July 2021)
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Bridge formwork is under construction at the Dry Creek section of Highway 29. (July 2021)
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White tarpaulins are placed over freshly laid glacial till in the dam core trench to maintain moisture content. (July 2021)
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White tarpaulins are placed over freshly laid glacial till in the dam core trench to maintain moisture content. (July 2021)
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Crews prepare the left bank and remove of a top shale bedrock layer, to prepare for glacial till placement. (July 2021)
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Crews prepare the left bank and remove of a top shale bedrock layer, to prepare for glacial till placement. (July 2021)
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The glacial till to build the Site C dam is sorted at the 85th Avenue industrial land. Sorting is arranged based on where till will be placed in the dam core. (July 2021)
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The glacial till to build the Site C dam is sorted at the 85th Avenue industrial land. Sorting is arranged based on where till will be placed in the dam core. (July 2021)
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The 85th Avenue conveyor and till feeder operations are shown at centre. (July 2021)
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The 85th Avenue conveyor and till feeder operations are shown at centre. (July 2021)
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Highway 29 alignment at Cache Creek in varying stages of construction, showing the abutments at both ends of six bridge piers. (July 2021)
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Highway 29 alignment at Cache Creek in varying stages of construction, showing the abutments at both ends of six bridge piers. (July 2021)
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Highway 29 alignment at Farrell Creek in varying stages of construction, showing the abutments at either end with five bridge piers. (July 2021)
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Highway 29 alignment at Farrell Creek in varying stages of construction, showing the abutments at either end with five bridge piers. (July 2021)
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Workers install rebar for the east abutment of the Farrell Creek bridge on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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Workers install rebar for the east abutment of the Farrell Creek bridge on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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The west abutment of the Farrell Creek bridge alignment on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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The west abutment of the Farrell Creek bridge alignment on Highway 29. (July 2021)
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The Dry Creek alignment on Highway 29 shows work at the east abutment and the formwork installation for a bridge pier cap. (July 2021)
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The Dry Creek alignment on Highway 29 shows work at the east abutment and the formwork installation for a bridge pier cap. (July 2021)
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The Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29 is open to vehicle traffic on the newly-paved detour, while haul trucks continue moving materials to complete the road. (July 2021)
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The Lynx Creek alignment on Highway 29 is open to vehicle traffic on the newly-paved detour, while haul trucks continue moving materials to complete the road. (July 2021)
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Grading is underway in the middle of the Lynx Creek Highway 29 road alignment. Material is removed to be replaced with fill sourced from Gates Island. (July 2021)
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Grading is underway in the middle of the Lynx Creek Highway 29 road alignment. Material is removed to be replaced with fill sourced from Gates Island. (July 2021)
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The Lynx Creek bridge alignment on Highway 29 showing the east abutment, bridge pier 2 formwork, pier 1 wrapped in plastic for concrete curing, and the west abutment under construction. (July 2021)
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The Lynx Creek bridge alignment on Highway 29 showing the east abutment, bridge pier 2 formwork, pier 1 wrapped in plastic for concrete curing, and the west abutment under construction. (July 2021)
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The first of four spiral case inlet bulkheads is delivered from the Voith warehouse at site to the powerhouse. (August 2021)
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The first of four spiral case inlet bulkheads is delivered from the Voith warehouse at site to the powerhouse. (August 2021)
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The bulkhead has a 10-metre interior diameter and weighs 27 tonnes. (August 2021)
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The bulkhead has a 10-metre interior diameter and weighs 27 tonnes. (August 2021)
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The bulkhead is lowered into the coupling chamber where it is positioned against the upstream end of the spiral case. (August 2021)
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The bulkhead is lowered into the coupling chamber where it is positioned against the upstream end of the spiral case. (August 2021)
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The spiral case bulkhead is welded in place to complete the hydrostatic test and pressurized seal of the spiral case. (August 2021)
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The spiral case bulkhead is welded in place to complete the hydrostatic test and pressurized seal of the spiral case. (August 2021)
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Construction is ongoing on the Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Buttress and the dam core trench. (July 2021)
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Construction is ongoing on the Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Buttress and the dam core trench. (July 2021)
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Spillway and powerhouse construction are ongoing with the Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Buttress and the approach channel in the background. (July 2021)
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Spillway and powerhouse construction are ongoing with the Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Buttress and the approach channel in the background. (July 2021)
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Approach channel excavation continues with rip-rap placement ongoing along the length of the upper edge of the south bank. (July 2021)
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Approach channel excavation continues with rip-rap placement ongoing along the length of the upper edge of the south bank. (July 2021)
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Crane mats, used to distribute weight, are placed above penstock unit 2. (August 2021)
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Crane mats, used to distribute weight, are placed above penstock unit 2. (August 2021)
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A top view (from right to left) of the unit 1 to 6 intakes and penstocks in varying stages of construction. Unit 4 is going to be the last to be built. (July 2021)
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A top view (from right to left) of the unit 1 to 6 intakes and penstocks in varying stages of construction. Unit 4 is going to be the last to be built. (July 2021)
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Intake units 1 and 3 are substantially complete, with unit 2 under construction. The unit 4 penstock transition piece is pictured in the foreground. (August 2021)
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Intake units 1 and 3 are substantially complete, with unit 2 under construction. The unit 4 penstock transition piece is pictured in the foreground. (August 2021)
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Intake unit 5 is under construction. (August 2021)
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Intake unit 5 is under construction. (August 2021)
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Backfilling with granular material is ongoing in the powerhouse yard where the elevation will be at the same level as the powerhouse floor. (August 2021)
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Backfilling with granular material is ongoing in the powerhouse yard where the elevation will be at the same level as the powerhouse floor. (August 2021)
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Construction is ongoing on the spillway headworks centre pier at bay 2 and 3. (August 2021)
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Construction is ongoing on the spillway headworks centre pier at bay 2 and 3. (August 2021)
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The west low-level outlet piers at the spillway are under construction. (July 2021)
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The west low-level outlet piers at the spillway are under construction. (July 2021)
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Concrete placement at the auxiliary spillway overflow channel. (July 2021)
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Concrete placement at the auxiliary spillway overflow channel. (July 2021)
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The bottom piece of the unit 3 spiral case segment is delivered to the main service bay from the Voith warehouse at site. (July 2021)
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The bottom piece of the unit 3 spiral case segment is delivered to the main service bay from the Voith warehouse at site. (July 2021)
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The lower section of the unit 3 spiral case segment is lowered onto temporary supports and will be fitted to the stay ring. (July 2021)
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The lower section of the unit 3 spiral case segment is lowered onto temporary supports and will be fitted to the stay ring. (July 2021)
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First stage concrete is complete for the unit 6 draft tube inside the powerhouse. (July 2021)
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First stage concrete is complete for the unit 6 draft tube inside the powerhouse. (July 2021)
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Installation of the unit 5 draft tube elbow is in progress. (July 2021)
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Installation of the unit 5 draft tube elbow is in progress. (July 2021)
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Second stage concrete curing is underway around the unit 4 draft tube cone. (July 2021)
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Second stage concrete curing is underway around the unit 4 draft tube cone. (July 2021)
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The unit 3 thrust ring and stay ring have been installed. Crews are building the temporary supports for the spiral case installation. (July 2021)
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The unit 3 thrust ring and stay ring have been installed. Crews are building the temporary supports for the spiral case installation. (July 2021)
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The spiral case installation for unit 2 is underway. Robotic and semi-automatic complete joint penetration welding is in progress. (July 2021)
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The spiral case installation for unit 2 is underway. Robotic and semi-automatic complete joint penetration welding is in progress. (July 2021)
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Crews are removing the temporary welding platforms for unit 1 in preparation for a range of inspection processes. (July 2021)
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Crews are removing the temporary welding platforms for unit 1 in preparation for a range of inspection processes. (July 2021)
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Material is removed from the upstream side of the dam core trench. (August 2021)
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Material is removed from the upstream side of the dam core trench. (August 2021)
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There is a lot of activity happening in the dam core trench, including drying glacial till, cleaning the bedrock layer and placing filters and aggregates. (August 2021)
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There is a lot of activity happening in the dam core trench, including drying glacial till, cleaning the bedrock layer and placing filters and aggregates. (August 2021)
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Moving material near the dam and core roller-compacted concrete buttress. (August 2021)
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Moving material near the dam and core roller-compacted concrete buttress. (August 2021)
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Bedrock is mapped before backfilling. (August 2021)
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Bedrock is mapped before backfilling. (August 2021)
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Formwork installation on the eastern spillway wall. (August 2021)
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Formwork installation on the eastern spillway wall. (August 2021)
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Spillway headworks underway. (August 2021)
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Spillway headworks underway. (August 2021)
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Tying rebar is one of the final steps before paving of the Halfway River bridge on Highway 29. (August 2021)
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Tying rebar is one of the final steps before paving of the Halfway River bridge on Highway 29. (August 2021)
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It took 2,300 cubic metres of concrete poured in 13 segments, to complete the deck of the Halfway River bridge. (August 2021)
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It took 2,300 cubic metres of concrete poured in 13 segments, to complete the deck of the Halfway River bridge. (August 2021)
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The concrete needed for the Halfway River bridge is made at site and transported to the bridge where it is pumped onto the bridge deck. (August 2021)
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The concrete needed for the Halfway River bridge is made at site and transported to the bridge where it is pumped onto the bridge deck. (August 2021)
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View of the nearly complete Halfway River bridge for the Highway 29 realignment. (August 2021)
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View of the nearly complete Halfway River bridge for the Highway 29 realignment. (August 2021)
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View of the recently completed east abutment concrete of the Farrell Creek road realignment along Highway 29. (August 2021)
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View of the recently completed east abutment concrete of the Farrell Creek road realignment along Highway 29. (August 2021)
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Placement of the granular sub-base for the Farrell Creek road realignment along Highway 29. (August 2021)
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Placement of the granular sub-base for the Farrell Creek road realignment along Highway 29. (August 2021)
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Structural steel is installed for the Highway 29 Dry Creek bridge realignment. (August 2021)
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Structural steel is installed for the Highway 29 Dry Creek bridge realignment. (August 2021)
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Steel cross-bracing is installed between the Dry Creek bridge girders. (August 2021)
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Steel cross-bracing is installed between the Dry Creek bridge girders. (August 2021)
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Construction of the concrete piers for the Lynx Creek bridge along Highway 29. (August 2021)
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Construction of the concrete piers for the Lynx Creek bridge along Highway 29. (August 2021)
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An excavator at the bottom of the DA Thomas Road hill piles riprap on the Hudson's Hope shoreline protection berm. (August 2021)
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An excavator at the bottom of the DA Thomas Road hill piles riprap on the Hudson's Hope shoreline protection berm. (August 2021)
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The middle section of Hudson's Hope shoreline protection berm has a completed toe berm and fill and is ready for riprap placement. (August 2021)
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The middle section of Hudson's Hope shoreline protection berm has a completed toe berm and fill and is ready for riprap placement. (August 2021)