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A welder works on part of the spiral case in our on-site turbines and generators manufacturing facility. (January 2019)
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A welder works on part of the spiral case in our on-site turbines and generators manufacturing facility. (January 2019)
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General view of concrete placement at the main service bay. (January 2019)
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General view of concrete placement at the main service bay. (January 2019)
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Tower cranes in the powerhouse area lift a variety of materials, such as machinery, parts to be placed in concrete, and steel reinforcement. (January 2019)
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Tower cranes in the powerhouse area lift a variety of materials, such as machinery, parts to be placed in concrete, and steel reinforcement. (January 2019)
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An inspector reviews and certifies that scaffolding is safe and complies with regulations. All parts of the project are regularly monitored by environmental and safety inspectors. (January 2019)
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An inspector reviews and certifies that scaffolding is safe and complies with regulations. All parts of the project are regularly monitored by environmental and safety inspectors. (January 2019)
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Overhead cranes in the workshop in Fort St. John where our penstock parts are assembled. Penstocks are 10-metre-wide pipes that move water from the reservoir intakes to the turbines. (January 2019)
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Overhead cranes in the workshop in Fort St. John where our penstock parts are assembled. Penstocks are 10-metre-wide pipes that move water from the reservoir intakes to the turbines. (January 2019)
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A welder works on a penstock transition segment. Penstocks are 8-metre-wide pipes that move water from the river intakes to the turbines. (January 2019)
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A welder works on a penstock transition segment. Penstocks are 8-metre-wide pipes that move water from the river intakes to the turbines. (January 2019)
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An on-site concrete batch plant is used to mix concrete for the generating station and spillways. (February 2019)
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An on-site concrete batch plant is used to mix concrete for the generating station and spillways. (February 2019)
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Excavation continues on the foundation for the three concrete spillways on the south bank. (February 2019)
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Excavation continues on the foundation for the three concrete spillways on the south bank. (February 2019)
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View of the powerhouse and main service bay, both currently under construction on the south bank. (February 2019)
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View of the powerhouse and main service bay, both currently under construction on the south bank. (February 2019)
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There will be six generating units in the Site C powerhouse. Here, workers install draft tube formwork for unit #1. After going through the turbine, water is diffused in the draft tube before re-entering the Peace River. (February 2019)
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There will be six generating units in the Site C powerhouse. Here, workers install draft tube formwork for unit #1. After going through the turbine, water is diffused in the draft tube before re-entering the Peace River. (February 2019)
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A view of the unit #3 draft tube formwork and laydown area, where equipment and materials are stored. (February 2019)
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A view of the unit #3 draft tube formwork and laydown area, where equipment and materials are stored. (February 2019)
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Workers review drawings for the main service bay area. (February 2019)
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Workers review drawings for the main service bay area. (February 2019)
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Rebar (short for reinforcing bar) is used to strengthen concrete structures. Here, rebar is installed in the main service bay before concrete is poured into the framework. (February 2019)
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Rebar (short for reinforcing bar) is used to strengthen concrete structures. Here, rebar is installed in the main service bay before concrete is poured into the framework. (February 2019)
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Once operational, water enters turbines through large spiral-shaped pipes known as spiral cases that are made of formed and welded steel plates. The bottom section of a spiral case is welded by a robot at the on-site manufacturing shop. (February 2019)
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Once operational, water enters turbines through large spiral-shaped pipes known as spiral cases that are made of formed and welded steel plates. The bottom section of a spiral case is welded by a robot at the on-site manufacturing shop. (February 2019)
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A panoramic view from the top of our powerhouse buttress shows the Site C generating station under construction. (May 2019)
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A panoramic view from the top of our powerhouse buttress shows the Site C generating station under construction. (May 2019)
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After moving individual sections from a fabrication shop in Fort St John, we assemble the penstocks on site. This is one of six transition pieces which will funnel water from the river into our generating station. (May 2019)
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After moving individual sections from a fabrication shop in Fort St John, we assemble the penstocks on site. This is one of six transition pieces which will funnel water from the river into our generating station. (May 2019)
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We will be building and assembling 84 of these penstock sections over the next few years, to create the six penstock pipes for Site C's generating station. (May 2019)
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We will be building and assembling 84 of these penstock sections over the next few years, to create the six penstock pipes for Site C's generating station. (May 2019)
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Crews inspect the opening that connects the inlet and outlet excavations area shortly after breakthrough in Tunnel #1. (June 2019)
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Crews inspect the opening that connects the inlet and outlet excavations area shortly after breakthrough in Tunnel #1. (June 2019)
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We're using two custom-built slip forms to create the circular tunnel lining, up to 2 metres thick in some sections. (June 2019)
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We're using two custom-built slip forms to create the circular tunnel lining, up to 2 metres thick in some sections. (June 2019)
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Newly built side channels on the Peace River provide fish habitat. (June 2019)
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Newly built side channels on the Peace River provide fish habitat. (June 2019)
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Grading and leveling is occurring on the new alignment of Highway 29 at Cache Creek West. (June 2019)
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Grading and leveling is occurring on the new alignment of Highway 29 at Cache Creek West. (June 2019)
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Diversion tunnel 2 breakthrough (July 2019)
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Diversion tunnel 2 breakthrough (July 2019)
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Construction continues on the service bay and powerhouse (May 2019)
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Construction continues on the service bay and powerhouse (May 2019)
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The first of six penstock transition pieces is carefully moved into position. Each piece weighs about 56 tonnes and will be used to carry water from the reservoir into the turbines. (Spring 2019)
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The first of six penstock transition pieces is carefully moved into position. Each piece weighs about 56 tonnes and will be used to carry water from the reservoir into the turbines. (Spring 2019)
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Construction continues on the steel frame of the main service bay. Once complete, the service bay will be used for assembly and ongoing maintenance of our generation station equipment. (Spring 2019)
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Construction continues on the steel frame of the main service bay. Once complete, the service bay will be used for assembly and ongoing maintenance of our generation station equipment. (Spring 2019)
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Aggregate, including sand and gravel, is made on-site using locally-sourced materials. We have already produced about one-quarter of the total 777,000 cubic meters of concrete aggregate. Enough to fill a 20-storey office tower 7 times! (Spring 2019)
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Aggregate, including sand and gravel, is made on-site using locally-sourced materials. We have already produced about one-quarter of the total 777,000 cubic meters of concrete aggregate. Enough to fill a 20-storey office tower 7 times! (Spring 2019)
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A five-kilometre-long conveyor system will carry glacial till from the 85th Ave. Industrial Lands to the dam site. This impervious material is used to build the core of the earthfill dam, thanks to its quality, suitability and proximity. (Spring 2019)
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A five-kilometre-long conveyor system will carry glacial till from the 85th Ave. Industrial Lands to the dam site. This impervious material is used to build the core of the earthfill dam, thanks to its quality, suitability and proximity. (Spring 2019)
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Workers install overhead cladding to protect the till conveyor belt. (Spring 2019)
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Workers install overhead cladding to protect the till conveyor belt. (Spring 2019)
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Workers continue to build the Site C substation, which will connect the power generated at Site C to transmission lines supplying the Peace Region and the rest of BC Hydro's transmission system. (Spring 2019)
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Workers continue to build the Site C substation, which will connect the power generated at Site C to transmission lines supplying the Peace Region and the rest of BC Hydro's transmission system. (Spring 2019)
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Roller-compacted concrete is being used to build the spillway buttress. On top of this foundation, the spillways will be built to allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (Spring 2019)
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Roller-compacted concrete is being used to build the spillway buttress. On top of this foundation, the spillways will be built to allow the passage of large volumes of water from the reservoir into the river channel downstream. (Spring 2019)
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Work has begun on the excavation of the dam core trench on the north bank. (Spring 2019)
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Work has begun on the excavation of the dam core trench on the north bank. (Spring 2019)
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From the transmission line right-of-way, looking over the substation 500kV switchyard, which will be energized in 2020. (Spring 2019)
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From the transmission line right-of-way, looking over the substation 500kV switchyard, which will be energized in 2020. (Spring 2019)
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A large crane raises a transmission tower that stands 33 metres tall, as crews tension the Guy-Wires. (Spring 2019)
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A large crane raises a transmission tower that stands 33 metres tall, as crews tension the Guy-Wires. (Spring 2019)
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One of 51 new transmission towers that have been installed (out of 200 total) needed to complete the first of two 75 km, 500 kilovolt transmission lines. (Spring 2019)
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One of 51 new transmission towers that have been installed (out of 200 total) needed to complete the first of two 75 km, 500 kilovolt transmission lines. (Spring 2019)
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Processed logs are hauled to a mill in Fort St. John across a winter crossing in the Moberly River drainage area. (Spring 2019)
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Processed logs are hauled to a mill in Fort St. John across a winter crossing in the Moberly River drainage area. (Spring 2019)
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In steep and riparian areas where it is unsafe to use clearing machinery, trees are cut manually and helicopters are used to assist in moving logs. (Spring 2019)
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In steep and riparian areas where it is unsafe to use clearing machinery, trees are cut manually and helicopters are used to assist in moving logs. (Spring 2019)
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A log loader is placing processed logs onto a truck for transport to a mill in Fort St. John. (Spring 2019)
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A log loader is placing processed logs onto a truck for transport to a mill in Fort St. John. (Spring 2019)
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Looking over the construction laydown areas for the inlet portals of the 700 metre-long diversion tunnels that will be used to divert the river. (Spring 2019)
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Looking over the construction laydown areas for the inlet portals of the 700 metre-long diversion tunnels that will be used to divert the river. (Spring 2019)
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A worker installs the reinforcing bar for pile caps on the 5-kilomtetre-long conveyor belt which will move till materials to the dam site for dam construction. (Spring 2019)
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A worker installs the reinforcing bar for pile caps on the 5-kilomtetre-long conveyor belt which will move till materials to the dam site for dam construction. (Spring 2019)
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Looking over the spillway buttress, crews are excavating the two mechanical spillways and one auxiliary spillway, which will be used to provide the release of flows from the reservoir. (Spring 2019)
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Looking over the spillway buttress, crews are excavating the two mechanical spillways and one auxiliary spillway, which will be used to provide the release of flows from the reservoir. (Spring 2019)
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On the main floor area of the main service bay, carpenters work on the intakes gates, which when open, gravity will pull the water through the penstock to transport water to the turbine. (Spring 2019)
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On the main floor area of the main service bay, carpenters work on the intakes gates, which when open, gravity will pull the water through the penstock to transport water to the turbine. (Spring 2019)
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A worker carries materials from a storage area on the north side of the main service bay of the powerhouse. (Spring 2019)
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A worker carries materials from a storage area on the north side of the main service bay of the powerhouse. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of the unit 1 coupling chamber area at the Powerhouse. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of the unit 1 coupling chamber area at the Powerhouse. (Spring 2019)
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Generating station and spillways laydown area on the left and the powerhouse draft tube area on the right. (Spring 2019)
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Generating station and spillways laydown area on the left and the powerhouse draft tube area on the right. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of unit 2 of 6 of the draft tube elbow formwork for the Powerhouse. The draft tube recovers the surplus kinetic energy of the water as it exits through the turbine. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of unit 2 of 6 of the draft tube elbow formwork for the Powerhouse. The draft tube recovers the surplus kinetic energy of the water as it exits through the turbine. (Spring 2019)
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Segment 5 of a spiral case assembly, which is welded in a vertical orientation at a fabrication facility in Fort St. John. (Spring 2019)
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Segment 5 of a spiral case assembly, which is welded in a vertical orientation at a fabrication facility in Fort St. John. (Spring 2019)
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The first of 24 penstock transition segments are hauled from a workshop in Fort St. John to the dam site where they will be assembled. (Spring 2019)
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The first of 24 penstock transition segments are hauled from a workshop in Fort St. John to the dam site where they will be assembled. (Spring 2019)
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Transition segment for Unit 1 of 6 of the penstocks. Each penstock starts with a transition piece that is shipped in four parts, each weighing 13,243 kilograms or 31,400 lbs. (Spring 2019)
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Transition segment for Unit 1 of 6 of the penstocks. Each penstock starts with a transition piece that is shipped in four parts, each weighing 13,243 kilograms or 31,400 lbs. (Spring 2019)
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Transition piece for the Unit 1 penstock is hoisted onto an assembly stand and weighs 13,243 kg. (Spring 2019)
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Transition piece for the Unit 1 penstock is hoisted onto an assembly stand and weighs 13,243 kg. (Spring 2019)
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An aerial view looking southwest over the powerhouse and intake portals. (Spring 2019)
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An aerial view looking southwest over the powerhouse and intake portals. (Spring 2019)
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The top of the main service bay and intake for Unit 1 at the powerhouse and generating station. (Spring 2019)
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The top of the main service bay and intake for Unit 1 at the powerhouse and generating station. (Spring 2019)
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Aerial view looking over the right bank coffer dam area which include the intakes, main service bay, powerhouse, spillways and approach channel excavation work. (Spring 2019)
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Aerial view looking over the right bank coffer dam area which include the intakes, main service bay, powerhouse, spillways and approach channel excavation work. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of the Site C substation 138 kV switchyard with the Bus installation in progress. A tubular Bus is made of aluminum pipe and it transfers electricity between electrical equipment. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of the Site C substation 138 kV switchyard with the Bus installation in progress. A tubular Bus is made of aluminum pipe and it transfers electricity between electrical equipment. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of the Site C substation 500 kV switchyard. The structural steel and equipment installations are in progress. (Spring 2019)
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Construction of the Site C substation 500 kV switchyard. The structural steel and equipment installations are in progress. (Spring 2019)
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Constructed Peace River side channels and Engineered Log Jams (ELJ) provide enhanced fish habitat in select areas near the dam site. A total of 62 ELJs will be installed in the constructed south bank channels. (Spring 2019)
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Constructed Peace River side channels and Engineered Log Jams (ELJ) provide enhanced fish habitat in select areas near the dam site. A total of 62 ELJs will be installed in the constructed south bank channels. (Spring 2019)
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Two new 500 kV terminal gantries have been installed at the Peace Canyon Substation to receive the 500 kV lines from Site C. A gantry is where the transmission lines are connected to. (Spring 2019)
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Two new 500 kV terminal gantries have been installed at the Peace Canyon Substation to receive the 500 kV lines from Site C. A gantry is where the transmission lines are connected to. (Spring 2019)
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A worker is verifying the nameplate information of the new Gas-insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment at Peace Canyon. This equipment will be used to connect the new 500 kV Site C transmission lines to the BC Hydro power system. (Spring 2019)
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A worker is verifying the nameplate information of the new Gas-insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment at Peace Canyon. This equipment will be used to connect the new 500 kV Site C transmission lines to the BC Hydro power system. (Spring 2019)
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Aerial view of the till conveyor route before the conveyor belt is installed. Preparatory work includes levelling the ground and creating a service road for conveyor maintenance and ditches. (Spring 2019)
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Aerial view of the till conveyor route before the conveyor belt is installed. Preparatory work includes levelling the ground and creating a service road for conveyor maintenance and ditches. (Spring 2019)
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Twenty-two new protection and control panels have been added and/or upgraded at the Peace Canyon substation in preparation to receive the transmission lines from Site C. (Spring 2019)
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Twenty-two new protection and control panels have been added and/or upgraded at the Peace Canyon substation in preparation to receive the transmission lines from Site C. (Spring 2019)
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This pile wall at the industrial lands on Old Fort Rd., will support the 5-kilometre-long conveyor belt that will move till material to site. (Spring 2019)
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This pile wall at the industrial lands on Old Fort Rd., will support the 5-kilometre-long conveyor belt that will move till material to site. (Spring 2019)
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Construction continues on the powerhouse. (Spring 2019)
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Construction continues on the powerhouse. (Spring 2019)
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Cranes lift a penstock intake piece for installation. (Summer 2019)
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Cranes lift a penstock intake piece for installation. (Summer 2019)
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View of the inside of Unit 1 draft tube in the powerhouse. Once Site C is operational, water will enter the penstock and move through the turbines and generators, and then released into the draft tubes prior to exiting through the tail race. (Summer 2019)
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View of the inside of Unit 1 draft tube in the powerhouse. Once Site C is operational, water will enter the penstock and move through the turbines and generators, and then released into the draft tubes prior to exiting through the tail race. (Summer 2019)
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View from the west side of the main service bay where the Unit 1 penstock intake piece is being lifted for installation. (Summer 2019)
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View from the west side of the main service bay where the Unit 1 penstock intake piece is being lifted for installation. (Summer 2019)
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Right bank: View of the intake structures being built for the powerhouse. (July 2019)
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Right bank: View of the intake structures being built for the powerhouse. (July 2019)
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Right bank: View of the brackets that will eventually support one of the penstocks in the powerhouse. (July 2019)
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Right bank: View of the brackets that will eventually support one of the penstocks in the powerhouse. (July 2019)
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Lower dam core excavation occurring on the left bank. (July 2019)
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Lower dam core excavation occurring on the left bank. (July 2019)
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A large yellow powerhouse bridge crane loads blocks of up to 320 metric tonnes inside the main service bay. (July 2019)
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A large yellow powerhouse bridge crane loads blocks of up to 320 metric tonnes inside the main service bay. (July 2019)
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This is first of 14 penstock sections being welded to the Unit 1 transition piece. The white frame around the penstock is a welding enclosure that provides weather protection and worker access. (July 2019)
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This is first of 14 penstock sections being welded to the Unit 1 transition piece. The white frame around the penstock is a welding enclosure that provides weather protection and worker access. (July 2019)
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Rebar placement and wet curing of concrete are steps in construction for the Unit 5 tail race piers in the powerhouse. (July 2019)
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Rebar placement and wet curing of concrete are steps in construction for the Unit 5 tail race piers in the powerhouse. (July 2019)
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A panoramic view of the dam site from the top of the 500-kV transmission line right-of-way. (July 2019)
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A panoramic view of the dam site from the top of the 500-kV transmission line right-of-way. (July 2019)
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The construction of the till conveyor along 240 Rd is nearing completion and will transport dam core materials from the 85th Ave Industrial Lands to the dam site. (July 2019)
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The construction of the till conveyor along 240 Rd is nearing completion and will transport dam core materials from the 85th Ave Industrial Lands to the dam site. (July 2019)
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Using a box culvert design, the 5-km till conveyor system crosses under two roadways in Fort St. John, one at 240 Rd. and the other at Old Fort Rd. (July 2019)
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Using a box culvert design, the 5-km till conveyor system crosses under two roadways in Fort St. John, one at 240 Rd. and the other at Old Fort Rd. (July 2019)
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A partially assembled 500-kV transmission tower is almost ready to be installed on the transmission line corridor. (July 2019)
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A partially assembled 500-kV transmission tower is almost ready to be installed on the transmission line corridor. (July 2019)
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Assembly of a multi-plate culvert that will provide drainage under a realigned segment of Highway 29 in the Cache Creek area. A variety of culverts are being installed as part of the Highway 29 realignment. (July 2019)
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Assembly of a multi-plate culvert that will provide drainage under a realigned segment of Highway 29 in the Cache Creek area. A variety of culverts are being installed as part of the Highway 29 realignment. (July 2019)
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A worker screens soils to recover artifacts as part of archaeological excavations along Highway 29. (July 2019)
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A worker screens soils to recover artifacts as part of archaeological excavations along Highway 29. (July 2019)
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A worker conducts archaeological excavations near Farrell Creek, in support of the Highway 29 realignment project. (July 2019)
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A worker conducts archaeological excavations near Farrell Creek, in support of the Highway 29 realignment project. (July 2019)
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Looking south at the spillways buttress (left) and the Site C powerhouse, under construction (right). (October 2019)
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Looking south at the spillways buttress (left) and the Site C powerhouse, under construction (right). (October 2019)
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A panorama view overlooking the intake units which are components that will allow water to flow in from the reservoir. (August 2019)
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A panorama view overlooking the intake units which are components that will allow water to flow in from the reservoir. (August 2019)
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A penstock segment travels across the temporary Peace River construction bridge to its final destination at the powerhouse. (August 2019)
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A penstock segment travels across the temporary Peace River construction bridge to its final destination at the powerhouse. (August 2019)
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Penstock units take shape above the Site C generating station. (August 2019)
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Penstock units take shape above the Site C generating station. (August 2019)
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This penstock welding enclosure fits over a penstock unit so workers can weld the penstock segment joints in a weather-protected space. (August 2019)
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This penstock welding enclosure fits over a penstock unit so workers can weld the penstock segment joints in a weather-protected space. (August 2019)
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Construction of the unit 1 coupling chamber will connect the penstock to the turbine at the base of the powerhouse. (August 2019)
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Construction of the unit 1 coupling chamber will connect the penstock to the turbine at the base of the powerhouse. (August 2019)
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The unit 3 intake is being constructed to control the flow of water from the future reservoir into the penstocks and generating station. (August 2019)
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The unit 3 intake is being constructed to control the flow of water from the future reservoir into the penstocks and generating station. (August 2019)
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Construction of the temporary fish passage facility on the north bank, near the outlet portal of the diversion tunnels. (August 2019)
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Construction of the temporary fish passage facility on the north bank, near the outlet portal of the diversion tunnels. (August 2019)
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An aerial look at the dam core trench on the south bank. (September 2019)
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An aerial look at the dam core trench on the south bank. (September 2019)
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A ramp is constructed to provide access for trucks onto the spillway buttress to deposit roller-compacted concrete. (September 2019)
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A ramp is constructed to provide access for trucks onto the spillway buttress to deposit roller-compacted concrete. (September 2019)
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Roller-compacted concrete is placed on the spillway buttress, with the powerhouse in the background. (September 2019)
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Roller-compacted concrete is placed on the spillway buttress, with the powerhouse in the background. (September 2019)
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On-site batch plants supply Site C with conventional and roller-compacted concrete. (September 2019)
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On-site batch plants supply Site C with conventional and roller-compacted concrete. (September 2019)
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A 200-tonne concrete block is used to test the powerhouse bridge cranes before use. (September 2019)
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A 200-tonne concrete block is used to test the powerhouse bridge cranes before use. (September 2019)
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An aerial view of the right bank shows the powerhouse, intakes and spillways. (September 2019)
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An aerial view of the right bank shows the powerhouse, intakes and spillways. (September 2019)
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The blue arm is a concrete-placing boom used for pouring concrete into the coupling chamber of generating unit 2. (September 2019)
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The blue arm is a concrete-placing boom used for pouring concrete into the coupling chamber of generating unit 2. (September 2019)
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These large openings are called draft tubes. After the water passes through the turbines, it will flow through these passages into the tailrace and back into the river. (September 2019)
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These large openings are called draft tubes. After the water passes through the turbines, it will flow through these passages into the tailrace and back into the river. (September 2019)
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A chain-up area at the top of Old Fort Road is constructed for large trucks to safely park and install or remove chains needed for winter driving conditions. (September 2019)
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A chain-up area at the top of Old Fort Road is constructed for large trucks to safely park and install or remove chains needed for winter driving conditions. (September 2019)
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This tower crane has a lifting capacity of 64 tonnes and travels on rails to lift and install the penstock sections. (November 2019)
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This tower crane has a lifting capacity of 64 tonnes and travels on rails to lift and install the penstock sections. (November 2019)
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Construction of the intake gate of penstock unit 3. (November 2019)
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Construction of the intake gate of penstock unit 3. (November 2019)
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Preparing rebar dowels for grouting in the spillway stilling basin, which will anchor the slabs to the roller-compacted concrete. About 8,000 dowels will be installed at depths between 4 to 13 metres in the concrete below. (November 2019)
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Preparing rebar dowels for grouting in the spillway stilling basin, which will anchor the slabs to the roller-compacted concrete. About 8,000 dowels will be installed at depths between 4 to 13 metres in the concrete below. (November 2019)
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Penstock units 1, 2 and 3 being installed near the powerhouse. (November 2019)
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Penstock units 1, 2 and 3 being installed near the powerhouse. (November 2019)
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Installation of the penstocks continues. There are six penstock sections remaining for the installation of unit 1. Each unit has 14 segments. (November 2019)
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Installation of the penstocks continues. There are six penstock sections remaining for the installation of unit 1. Each unit has 14 segments. (November 2019)
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Inside the coupling chamber, where a penstock transitions into the spiral case before entering the turbine. (November 2019)
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Inside the coupling chamber, where a penstock transitions into the spiral case before entering the turbine. (November 2019)
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Scaffolding is installed inside a penstock to allow access around the circumference of the unit to weld sections together. (November 2019)
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Scaffolding is installed inside a penstock to allow access around the circumference of the unit to weld sections together. (November 2019)
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Construction of the powerhouse continues with installation of penstock units at the top of the structure. (November 2019)
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Construction of the powerhouse continues with installation of penstock units at the top of the structure. (November 2019)
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View of the tunnel inlet portal with the inlet bypass road and diversion structures under construction. (November 2019)
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View of the tunnel inlet portal with the inlet bypass road and diversion structures under construction. (November 2019)
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Inside one of two diversion tunnels, a slip form places concrete. (November 2019)
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Inside one of two diversion tunnels, a slip form places concrete. (November 2019)
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Excavation of the lower half of the two diversion tunnels continues. (November 2019)
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Excavation of the lower half of the two diversion tunnels continues. (November 2019)
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Workers walk through a segment of one of the diversion tunnels, recently lined with concrete. (November 2019)
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Workers walk through a segment of one of the diversion tunnels, recently lined with concrete. (November 2019)
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A line crew installs the davit arm and lighting at the Old Fort Rd. chain-up area, which will provide a safe place for trucks to put on and remove chains in the winter months. (November 2019)
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A line crew installs the davit arm and lighting at the Old Fort Rd. chain-up area, which will provide a safe place for trucks to put on and remove chains in the winter months. (November 2019)
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Construction of the first section of the penstock transition piece which connects to the concrete intake structure. (October 2019)
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Construction of the first section of the penstock transition piece which connects to the concrete intake structure. (October 2019)
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Penstock units 1, 2 and 3 in varying stages of construction. (October 2019)
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Penstock units 1, 2 and 3 in varying stages of construction. (October 2019)
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Looking over the intakes of the penstocks. (October 2019)
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Looking over the intakes of the penstocks. (October 2019)
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The square, white collar around the penstock is an external scaffolding to protect welders while they join the seams. More than 40% of the welding is complete and 13 of 18 pieces needed for this penstock are on site and in position. (October 2019)
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The square, white collar around the penstock is an external scaffolding to protect welders while they join the seams. More than 40% of the welding is complete and 13 of 18 pieces needed for this penstock are on site and in position. (October 2019)
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Rebar is being delivered at the intake area where it will be used to reinforce the concrete intake structures. More than 5,000 tons of rebar will be installed in the six intake structures. (October 2019)
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Rebar is being delivered at the intake area where it will be used to reinforce the concrete intake structures. More than 5,000 tons of rebar will be installed in the six intake structures. (October 2019)
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A worker insulates the steps and slope of the powerhouse buttress. As it gets colder outside it is necessary to reduce the temperature difference between the core and the surface of the concrete to prevent cracking. (October 2019)
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A worker insulates the steps and slope of the powerhouse buttress. As it gets colder outside it is necessary to reduce the temperature difference between the core and the surface of the concrete to prevent cracking. (October 2019)
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Back channel enhancement project created approximately 2 hectares of permanent new wetted fish habitat. Areas with water fluctuations are filled in to prevent fish stranding. Engineered logjams provide rearing habitat for juvenile filsh. (October 2019)
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Back channel enhancement project created approximately 2 hectares of permanent new wetted fish habitat. Areas with water fluctuations are filled in to prevent fish stranding. Engineered logjams provide rearing habitat for juvenile filsh. (October 2019)
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The channel enhancement project will provide new habitat for mountain whitefish, bull trout and rainbow trout. (October 2019)
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The channel enhancement project will provide new habitat for mountain whitefish, bull trout and rainbow trout. (October 2019)
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The Halfway River segment of the Highway 29 road alignment is 4 km long, including a 1 km-long bridge. Preparation work began in 2019 and completion is scheduled for 2022. (October 2019)
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The Halfway River segment of the Highway 29 road alignment is 4 km long, including a 1 km-long bridge. Preparation work began in 2019 and completion is scheduled for 2022. (October 2019)
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Constructing the modules for the super structure bridge which crosses a back channel of the Peace River. (October 2019)
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Constructing the modules for the super structure bridge which crosses a back channel of the Peace River. (October 2019)
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Launching of the super structure bridge off the causeway to an island, spanning the back channel of the Peace River. The bridge will be used for clearing equipment access. (October 2019)
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Launching of the super structure bridge off the causeway to an island, spanning the back channel of the Peace River. The bridge will be used for clearing equipment access. (October 2019)
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A north west panorama view of the dam site. (October 2019)
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A north west panorama view of the dam site. (October 2019)
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An aerial view of the main basin in the Golata Creek wetland as it nears completion. (October 2019)
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An aerial view of the main basin in the Golata Creek wetland as it nears completion. (October 2019)
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Levelling of sheet piles for the water control structure in the main basin of the Golata Creek wetland. (October 2019)
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Levelling of sheet piles for the water control structure in the main basin of the Golata Creek wetland. (October 2019)
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The eastern end of the Cache Creek segment of Highway 29 will be replaced with a new two-lane, 4.6 km highway, including a 600-metre-long bridge. (December 2019)
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The eastern end of the Cache Creek segment of Highway 29 will be replaced with a new two-lane, 4.6 km highway, including a 600-metre-long bridge. (December 2019)
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The portion of Highway 29 at Cache Creek West is four kilometres long and will be paved by July 2020. Combined, the Cache Creek highway segments total 8.6 kilometres. (December 2019)
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The portion of Highway 29 at Cache Creek West is four kilometres long and will be paved by July 2020. Combined, the Cache Creek highway segments total 8.6 kilometres. (December 2019)
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Power line technicians clip conductors into the new transmission line insulator assembly. (December 2019)
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Power line technicians clip conductors into the new transmission line insulator assembly. (December 2019)
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Towers with stringing complete, as part of the new 75 km transmission line. (December 2019)
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Towers with stringing complete, as part of the new 75 km transmission line. (December 2019)
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As part of our reservoir clearing program, spruce and pine logs are stacked for shipment to lumber mills. (December 2019)
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As part of our reservoir clearing program, spruce and pine logs are stacked for shipment to lumber mills. (December 2019)
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In late December 2019, we substantially completed excavations in the two Peace River diversion tunnels. The tunnels are temporarily coated with shotcrete until the permanent concrete liner is installed. (December 2019)
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In late December 2019, we substantially completed excavations in the two Peace River diversion tunnels. The tunnels are temporarily coated with shotcrete until the permanent concrete liner is installed. (December 2019)
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These large stockpiles of aggregate at the batch plant will be used during the winter until crushing resumes in spring. (December 2019)
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These large stockpiles of aggregate at the batch plant will be used during the winter until crushing resumes in spring. (December 2019)
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The inlet at unit 1 intake with the first soffit pour of the roof section complete. (December 2019)
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The inlet at unit 1 intake with the first soffit pour of the roof section complete. (December 2019)
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View of the penstock units 1, 2 and 3 and the main service bay. (December 2019)
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View of the penstock units 1, 2 and 3 and the main service bay. (December 2019)
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A snowy, winter view of the powerhouse, main service bay and penstock units 1, 2 and 3. (December 2019)
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A snowy, winter view of the powerhouse, main service bay and penstock units 1, 2 and 3. (December 2019)