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Overhead view of the powerhouse (January 2020)
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Overhead view of the powerhouse (January 2020)
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Construction of Cache Creek East embankment, as part of Highway 29 realignment (March 2020)
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Construction of Cache Creek East embankment, as part of Highway 29 realignment (March 2020)
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As a 24/7 operation, work at Site C continues through the night (March 2020)
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As a 24/7 operation, work at Site C continues through the night (March 2020)
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Workers place a concrete slab at the intakes. (March 2020)
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Workers place a concrete slab at the intakes. (March 2020)
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A concrete placement takes place at the intake area of the powerhouse. So far, approximately 117,400 m3 of a total of 683,000 m3 of conventional concrete has been placed at the generating station and spillways. (January 2020)
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A concrete placement takes place at the intake area of the powerhouse. So far, approximately 117,400 m3 of a total of 683,000 m3 of conventional concrete has been placed at the generating station and spillways. (January 2020)
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Penstock construction of units 1, 2 and 3 progresses. (January 2020)
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Penstock construction of units 1, 2 and 3 progresses. (January 2020)
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Aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station, facing north towards the left bank. (February 2020)
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Aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station, facing north towards the left bank. (February 2020)
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An aerial view of powerhouse, generating station and spillway construction. (February 2020)
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An aerial view of powerhouse, generating station and spillway construction. (February 2020)
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The completed inlet structure for diversion tunnel two stands 30.5 metres, or nearly 10 stories high. (February 2020)
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The completed inlet structure for diversion tunnel two stands 30.5 metres, or nearly 10 stories high. (February 2020)
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Site preparation is underway along Highway 29 at Halfway River for construction of 3.7 kilometres of new highway and a 1-km long bridge. (February 2020)
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Site preparation is underway along Highway 29 at Halfway River for construction of 3.7 kilometres of new highway and a 1-km long bridge. (February 2020)
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View of site from the north bank facing southeast. (February 2020)
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View of site from the north bank facing southeast. (February 2020)
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Piles are being installed across the Moberly River to catch floating debris during river diversion. Debris booms will also be installed across the Moberly River, as well as the Peace River. (February 2020)
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Piles are being installed across the Moberly River to catch floating debris during river diversion. Debris booms will also be installed across the Moberly River, as well as the Peace River. (February 2020)
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An aerial view of the Moberly River pile structure under construction. This structure, in combination with a debris boom, will be used to capture debris floating in the river. (February 2020)
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An aerial view of the Moberly River pile structure under construction. This structure, in combination with a debris boom, will be used to capture debris floating in the river. (February 2020)
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Moberly River piles are cut to final elevation, filled with concrete and tarped to maintain adequate temperature during the curing process. (February 2020)
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Moberly River piles are cut to final elevation, filled with concrete and tarped to maintain adequate temperature during the curing process. (February 2020)
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Preparing the pile extensions for the Moberly River debris boom structures. (February 2020)
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Preparing the pile extensions for the Moberly River debris boom structures. (February 2020)
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On the south bank, work, including grouting, continues on the dam core trench excavation. Grouting is used to prevent water from seeping beneath the earthfill dam. (February 2020)
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On the south bank, work, including grouting, continues on the dam core trench excavation. Grouting is used to prevent water from seeping beneath the earthfill dam. (February 2020)
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Dam core trench excavation on the north bank is nearing completion. (February 2020)
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Dam core trench excavation on the north bank is nearing completion. (February 2020)
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Aerial view of the diversion tunnel outlet portals and the temporary fish passage facility under construction. (February 2020)
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Aerial view of the diversion tunnel outlet portals and the temporary fish passage facility under construction. (February 2020)
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Aerial view of the diversion tunnel inlet portals. The tower structures will eventually house the mechanical gates required to control water flows into the tunnels. (February 2020)
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Aerial view of the diversion tunnel inlet portals. The tower structures will eventually house the mechanical gates required to control water flows into the tunnels. (February 2020)
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An expansion of the Site C worker accommodation lodge is underway. These wooden cribs are installed to prepare for the 450-bed camp expansion. The existing lodge is in the background. (March 2020)
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An expansion of the Site C worker accommodation lodge is underway. These wooden cribs are installed to prepare for the 450-bed camp expansion. The existing lodge is in the background. (March 2020)
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Helicopters are used to string the sockline between the transmission towers. (April 2020)
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Helicopters are used to string the sockline between the transmission towers. (April 2020)
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Halfway River section of the Highway 29 realignment. (March 2020)
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Halfway River section of the Highway 29 realignment. (March 2020)
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Preparation underway for driving bridge piles at Halfway River for the Highway 29 realignment. (March 2020)
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Preparation underway for driving bridge piles at Halfway River for the Highway 29 realignment. (March 2020)
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Developing an aggregate source near Lynx Creek for the Highway 29 road realignment. The white bags are filled with aggregate and stored for use as shoreline protection. (March 2020)
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Developing an aggregate source near Lynx Creek for the Highway 29 road realignment. The white bags are filled with aggregate and stored for use as shoreline protection. (March 2020)
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View of the causeway that provides access to the nearby island for aggregate extraction to construct the Lynx Creek Highway 29 realignment. (March 2020)
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View of the causeway that provides access to the nearby island for aggregate extraction to construct the Lynx Creek Highway 29 realignment. (March 2020)
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As part of transmission line installation, a helicopter pulls the sock line through the traveller, like a pulley. (March 2020)
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As part of transmission line installation, a helicopter pulls the sock line through the traveller, like a pulley. (March 2020)
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Receiving a delivery of rip-rap at the Septimus rail siding. (April 2020)
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Receiving a delivery of rip-rap at the Septimus rail siding. (April 2020)
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A side-dump truck is loaded with rip-rap, which is hauled to site to stockpile for river diversion. (April 2020)
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A side-dump truck is loaded with rip-rap, which is hauled to site to stockpile for river diversion. (April 2020)
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An upstream aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station. Work in this project area was scaled back in March 2020 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (April 2020)
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An upstream aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station. Work in this project area was scaled back in March 2020 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (April 2020)
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The completed piles structure, located at the mouth of the Moberly River, will capture floating debris before it reaches the dam site. (April 2020)
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The completed piles structure, located at the mouth of the Moberly River, will capture floating debris before it reaches the dam site. (April 2020)
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Panoramic view of site taken from the north bank facing the south bank. (April 2020)
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Panoramic view of site taken from the north bank facing the south bank. (April 2020)
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An aerial view of the upstream area of the diversion tunnel inlet portal on the north bank. (April 2020)
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An aerial view of the upstream area of the diversion tunnel inlet portal on the north bank. (April 2020)
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A view from inside one of two recently-completed diversion tunnels at Site C (May 2020)
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A view from inside one of two recently-completed diversion tunnels at Site C (May 2020)
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This slope has been flattened to remove excess material to ensure stability and will be the future left bank of the earthfill dam. (April 2020)
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This slope has been flattened to remove excess material to ensure stability and will be the future left bank of the earthfill dam. (April 2020)
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View of the diversion inlet portal on the north bank. (April 2020)
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View of the diversion inlet portal on the north bank. (April 2020)
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Ongoing work on the gate structures at the diversion tunnel outlet portal. (April 2020)
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Ongoing work on the gate structures at the diversion tunnel outlet portal. (April 2020)
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The 500 kV circuit breaker poles at the substation are assembled and ready for testing and commissioning. (April 2020)
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The 500 kV circuit breaker poles at the substation are assembled and ready for testing and commissioning. (April 2020)
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The Lynx Creek segment cleared for construction for the Highway 29 alignment. (April 2020)
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The Lynx Creek segment cleared for construction for the Highway 29 alignment. (April 2020)
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View of the causeway between Gates Island and Dry Island. (April 2020)
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View of the causeway between Gates Island and Dry Island. (April 2020)
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A downstream view of the causeway at Gates Island and Dry Island. (April 2020)
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A downstream view of the causeway at Gates Island and Dry Island. (April 2020)
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The lower rip-rap stockpile area at the bottom of Portage Mountain. (April 2020)
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The lower rip-rap stockpile area at the bottom of Portage Mountain. (April 2020)
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An aerial view of the main basin at the restored Golata Creek wetlands. (April 2020)
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An aerial view of the main basin at the restored Golata Creek wetlands. (April 2020)
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The earthen dam in the main basin in the restored Golata Creek wetlands allows control of the water level. (April 2020)
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The earthen dam in the main basin in the restored Golata Creek wetlands allows control of the water level. (April 2020)
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In-river construction begins at the dam site, to prepare for river diversion in the fall. (June 2020)
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In-river construction begins at the dam site, to prepare for river diversion in the fall. (June 2020)
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The Site C worker accommodation lodge expansion added 450 new beds. (May 2020)
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The Site C worker accommodation lodge expansion added 450 new beds. (May 2020)
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Cofferdam construction is underway in-river on the north bank. (May 2020)
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Cofferdam construction is underway in-river on the north bank. (May 2020)
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The completed diversion tunnels outlet portals on the north bank and temporary fishway (pictured lower right) nearing completion. (May 2020)
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The completed diversion tunnels outlet portals on the north bank and temporary fishway (pictured lower right) nearing completion. (May 2020)
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North bank overview of the completed diversion tunnel inlets, with channel, inlet cofferdam, portals and gate structures. (May 2020)
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North bank overview of the completed diversion tunnel inlets, with channel, inlet cofferdam, portals and gate structures. (May 2020)
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View of the Site C substation down the transmission line right-of-way with the completed tower installations. (May 2020)
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View of the Site C substation down the transmission line right-of-way with the completed tower installations. (May 2020)
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Gravel extraction and embankment construction on the Highway 29 realignment near Dry Creek. (May 2020)
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Gravel extraction and embankment construction on the Highway 29 realignment near Dry Creek. (May 2020)
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The protection and control cabinets at the Site C substation provide remote monitoring for equipment status and control of the substation. (June 2020)
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The protection and control cabinets at the Site C substation provide remote monitoring for equipment status and control of the substation. (June 2020)
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Highway 29 realignment at Halfway River showing bridge pier construction and site preparation for the abutment. (June 2020)
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Highway 29 realignment at Halfway River showing bridge pier construction and site preparation for the abutment. (June 2020)
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Highway 29 realignment at Halfway River, where nine of the 12 bridge piers are under construction. (June 2020)
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Highway 29 realignment at Halfway River, where nine of the 12 bridge piers are under construction. (June 2020)
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Highway 29 realignment work at Lynx Creek. (June 2020)
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Highway 29 realignment work at Lynx Creek. (June 2020)
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View of the spillway headworks, stilling basin, intakes, penstocks and powerhouse. (June 2020)
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View of the spillway headworks, stilling basin, intakes, penstocks and powerhouse. (June 2020)
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View of the powerhouse, intakes and penstocks. (June 2020)
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View of the powerhouse, intakes and penstocks. (June 2020)
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Upper bend of the unit 3 penstock. (June 2020)
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Upper bend of the unit 3 penstock. (June 2020)
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Roadway embankment construction upstream of Dry Creek. (July 2020)
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Roadway embankment construction upstream of Dry Creek. (July 2020)
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The gravel extraction area between Gates Island and Dry Creek is being used to construct the highway embankment upstream of Dry Creek. (July 2020)
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The gravel extraction area between Gates Island and Dry Creek is being used to construct the highway embankment upstream of Dry Creek. (July 2020)
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Artificial snake dens are built with rocks and soil to reduce the effects of the Site C project on garter snakes. (July 2020)
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Artificial snake dens are built with rocks and soil to reduce the effects of the Site C project on garter snakes. (July 2020)
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Artificial snake dens are built with rocks and soil to reduce the effects of the Site C project on garter snakes. (July 2020)
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Artificial snake dens are built with rocks and soil to reduce the effects of the Site C project on garter snakes. (July 2020)
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Completed snake den. (July 2020)
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Completed snake den. (July 2020)
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A specialized excavator dredges and deepens the approach channel to the diversion tunnels. (August 2020)
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A specialized excavator dredges and deepens the approach channel to the diversion tunnels. (August 2020)
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A worker inspects a gate in a diversion tunnel as part of wet testing ahead of river diversion this fall.
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A worker inspects a gate in a diversion tunnel as part of wet testing ahead of river diversion this fall.
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The helicopter completes the sock line installation on a free standing 500 kilovolt transmission tower near the Peace Canyon switchyard. (August 2020)
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The helicopter completes the sock line installation on a free standing 500 kilovolt transmission tower near the Peace Canyon switchyard. (August 2020)
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The completed Cache Creek East embankment on Highway 29. (August 2020)
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The completed Cache Creek East embankment on Highway 29. (August 2020)
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The highway approach on the east side of the new Halfway River bridge is under construction. (August 2020)
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The highway approach on the east side of the new Halfway River bridge is under construction. (August 2020)
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The completed toe berm of the Lynx Creek East Highway 29 segment. (August 2020)
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The completed toe berm of the Lynx Creek East Highway 29 segment. (August 2020)
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Aggregate is stockpiled for the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek West. (August 2020)
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Aggregate is stockpiled for the Highway 29 realignment at Lynx Creek West. (August 2020)
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Dam core materials from the 85th Avenue Industrial Lands are transported by a conveyor system to the dam site. (August 2020)
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Dam core materials from the 85th Avenue Industrial Lands are transported by a conveyor system to the dam site. (August 2020)
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The Cache Creek West Highway 29 realignment section is complete and requires final paving. (September 2020)
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The Cache Creek West Highway 29 realignment section is complete and requires final paving. (September 2020)
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The new Halfway River bridge, with nine of 12 piers under construction. (September 2020)
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The new Halfway River bridge, with nine of 12 piers under construction. (September 2020)
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Filling the inlet cofferdam in preparation for the diversion tunnel gates leakage testing. (August 2020)
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Filling the inlet cofferdam in preparation for the diversion tunnel gates leakage testing. (August 2020)
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Filling the outlet cofferdam to leakage test the diversion tunnel 2 stoplogs. (August 2020)
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Filling the outlet cofferdam to leakage test the diversion tunnel 2 stoplogs. (August 2020)
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Monitoring the stoplog leakage rate at the diversion tunnel 2 outlet. A stoplog is a type of bulkhead gate that, when used in sets, acts as a temporary closure of openings on various types of structures. (August 2020)
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Monitoring the stoplog leakage rate at the diversion tunnel 2 outlet. A stoplog is a type of bulkhead gate that, when used in sets, acts as a temporary closure of openings on various types of structures. (August 2020)
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Positioning stoplog lifting beam into position to remove a stoplog segment from the diversion tunnel 2 outlet following leakage testing. (September 2020)
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Positioning stoplog lifting beam into position to remove a stoplog segment from the diversion tunnel 2 outlet following leakage testing. (September 2020)
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One of eight stoplog segments (each weighing 24,000 kg) being removed and stored. (September 2020)
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One of eight stoplog segments (each weighing 24,000 kg) being removed and stored. (September 2020)
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Overview of Left Bank core trench excavation. (September 2020)
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Overview of Left Bank core trench excavation. (September 2020)
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The completed temporary fishway. (August 2020)
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The completed temporary fishway. (August 2020)
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Sorting table and chutes to the fish transport tank. (September 2020)
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Sorting table and chutes to the fish transport tank. (September 2020)
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Removing the inlet portal coffer dam. (September 2020)
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Removing the inlet portal coffer dam. (September 2020)
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Debris booms are in position upstream of the inlet portal to help manage debris woody debris the Peace River. (August 2020)
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Debris booms are in position upstream of the inlet portal to help manage debris woody debris the Peace River. (August 2020)
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BC Hydro opened the diversion tunnels and placed the upstream cofferdam across the Peace River in early October, completing the process of river diversion. (October 2020)
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BC Hydro opened the diversion tunnels and placed the upstream cofferdam across the Peace River in early October, completing the process of river diversion. (October 2020)
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A barge and excavators are used to remove material captured on a debris boom across the Peace River, located upstream of the Site C dam site. (September 2020)
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A barge and excavators are used to remove material captured on a debris boom across the Peace River, located upstream of the Site C dam site. (September 2020)
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Construction continues on the upstream cofferdam; material placement and pile installation will progress throughout the winter. (October 2020)
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Construction continues on the upstream cofferdam; material placement and pile installation will progress throughout the winter. (October 2020)
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The downstream cofferdam is under construction as the Peace River exits the diversion tunnels. (October 2020)
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The downstream cofferdam is under construction as the Peace River exits the diversion tunnels. (October 2020)
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The Peace River flows out of the diversion tunnels near the temporary upstream fish passage facility (blue building). (October 2020)
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The Peace River flows out of the diversion tunnels near the temporary upstream fish passage facility (blue building). (October 2020)
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The temporary upstream fish passage facility began operations in September 2020. During dam construction, fish are sorted and then transported upstream of the dam site for release back into the Peace River and its tributaries. (October 2020)
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The temporary upstream fish passage facility began operations in September 2020. During dam construction, fish are sorted and then transported upstream of the dam site for release back into the Peace River and its tributaries. (October 2020)
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On October 2, 2020, a longnose sucker was the first fish to arrive at the temporary upstream fish passage facility. Biologists sampled, tagged and released the fish two kilometres upstream of the dam site. (October 2020)
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On October 2, 2020, a longnose sucker was the first fish to arrive at the temporary upstream fish passage facility. Biologists sampled, tagged and released the fish two kilometres upstream of the dam site. (October 2020)
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The transport pod is loaded onto a truck to take fish upstream of the dam site to be released back into the Peace River and its tributaries. (October 2020)
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The transport pod is loaded onto a truck to take fish upstream of the dam site to be released back into the Peace River and its tributaries. (October 2020)
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The Peace River continues to flow down the main river channel as well as through the open diversion tunnels as the rockfill berm nears completion. (October 2020)
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The Peace River continues to flow down the main river channel as well as through the open diversion tunnels as the rockfill berm nears completion. (October 2020)
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Diversion of the Peace River began on September 30, 2020, when the diversion tunnels gates were opened. (September 2020)
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Diversion of the Peace River began on September 30, 2020, when the diversion tunnels gates were opened. (September 2020)
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The Peace River begins flowing into the diversion tunnels as the gates are opened. (September 2020)
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The Peace River begins flowing into the diversion tunnels as the gates are opened. (September 2020)
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On October 3, 2020, the final rock materials were placed to complete the rockfill berm, initiating full diversion of the Peace River. (October 2020)
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On October 3, 2020, the final rock materials were placed to complete the rockfill berm, initiating full diversion of the Peace River. (October 2020)
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Construction has begun on the new section of Highway 29 at Farrell Creek. (November 2020)
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Construction has begun on the new section of Highway 29 at Farrell Creek. (November 2020)
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The first steel girder was installed at the Halfway River Bridge on November 18, 2020. (November 2020)
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The first steel girder was installed at the Halfway River Bridge on November 18, 2020. (November 2020)
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An aerial view of the Site C powerhouse, penstocks and intakes. (October 2020)
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An aerial view of the Site C powerhouse, penstocks and intakes. (October 2020)
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Looking upstream at the diverted Peace River, and the completed upstream and downstream cofferdams. (October 2020)
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Looking upstream at the diverted Peace River, and the completed upstream and downstream cofferdams. (October 2020)
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An aerial view shows the Site C intakes, penstocks and powerhouse under construction. (October 2020)
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An aerial view shows the Site C intakes, penstocks and powerhouse under construction. (October 2020)
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Up to nine cranes are being used to build the Site C powerhouse and install the six penstocks. (October 2020)
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Up to nine cranes are being used to build the Site C powerhouse and install the six penstocks. (October 2020)
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Five of the 12 piers for the new Halfway River bridge (on Highway 29) have been completed. (November 2020)
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Five of the 12 piers for the new Halfway River bridge (on Highway 29) have been completed. (November 2020)
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Pier 11 (out of 12) of the Halfway River bridge under construction. (November 2020)
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Pier 11 (out of 12) of the Halfway River bridge under construction. (November 2020)
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A panoramic view shows clearing underway at the Farrell Creek segment of the Highway 29 realignment. (November 2020)
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A panoramic view shows clearing underway at the Farrell Creek segment of the Highway 29 realignment. (November 2020)
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An aerial view of the south bank dam core trench looking north across the closed Peace River. (October 2020)
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An aerial view of the south bank dam core trench looking north across the closed Peace River. (October 2020)
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Aggregate material is excavated and moved to Site C from the 85th Avenue Industrial Lands, next to the City of Fort St. John, via a five-kilometre-long conveyor. (November 2020)
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Aggregate material is excavated and moved to Site C from the 85th Avenue Industrial Lands, next to the City of Fort St. John, via a five-kilometre-long conveyor. (November 2020)
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Drilling underway for bridge pier installation at Dry Creek. (November 2020)
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Drilling underway for bridge pier installation at Dry Creek. (November 2020)
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The first turbine runners arrive in Prince Rupert from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (December 2020)
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The first turbine runners arrive in Prince Rupert from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (December 2020)
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BC Hydro is constructing around 40 new eagle nesting platforms near the shoreline of the future Site C reservoir. The bald eagle nest structures are made with a steel basket that is attached to an 18-metre-long pole. (November 2020)
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BC Hydro is constructing around 40 new eagle nesting platforms near the shoreline of the future Site C reservoir. The bald eagle nest structures are made with a steel basket that is attached to an 18-metre-long pole. (November 2020)
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Workers attach a bald eagle nest structure to an 18-metre-long pole. (November 2020)
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Workers attach a bald eagle nest structure to an 18-metre-long pole. (November 2020)
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The basket is lined with twigs to attract bald eagles, who will complete the nest. (November 2020)
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The basket is lined with twigs to attract bald eagles, who will complete the nest. (November 2020)
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The 18-metre-long pole is hoisted into position and the base is encased in a concrete foundation. (November 2020)
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The 18-metre-long pole is hoisted into position and the base is encased in a concrete foundation. (November 2020)
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Grading work is underway on the Lynx Creek west segment of the Highway 29 realignment. This segment covers 8 kilometres of highway and includes a new bridge, causeway and embankment. (December 2020)
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Grading work is underway on the Lynx Creek west segment of the Highway 29 realignment. This segment covers 8 kilometres of highway and includes a new bridge, causeway and embankment. (December 2020)
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Drilling and piling work is in progress for pier 2 of the Dry Creek segment of Highway 29 realignment. The new segment includes the design and construction of 1.5 km of new highway and a 158-metre-long bridge at Dry Creek. (December 2020)
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Drilling and piling work is in progress for pier 2 of the Dry Creek segment of Highway 29 realignment. The new segment includes the design and construction of 1.5 km of new highway and a 158-metre-long bridge at Dry Creek. (December 2020)
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An aerial view of the new Lynx Creek embankment on Highway 29. (December 2020)
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An aerial view of the new Lynx Creek embankment on Highway 29. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge piers with girders are installed between the fourth and seventh bridge piers. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge piers with girders are installed between the fourth and seventh bridge piers. (December 2020)
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Members of the Northern Sun Helpers Society provide meals to vulnerable residents in Fort St. John.jpg
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Members of the Northern Sun Helpers Society provide meals to vulnerable residents in Fort St. John.jpg
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The construction of a 2.6-kilometre-long berm to protect the shoreline of Hudson's Hope is underway. (December 2020)
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The construction of a 2.6-kilometre-long berm to protect the shoreline of Hudson's Hope is underway. (December 2020)
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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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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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The west facing section of the Farrell Creek alignment on Highway 29. (December 2020)
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The west facing section of the Farrell Creek alignment on Highway 29. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge facing east as construction of a 1,042-metre-long bridge continues. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge facing east as construction of a 1,042-metre-long bridge continues. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge looking west as steel bridge girders are lifted into place using two large cranes. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge looking west as steel bridge girders are lifted into place using two large cranes. (December 2020)
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Upstream view showing the spillway with stilling basin weirs and the powerhouse and generating station. (December 2020)
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Upstream view showing the spillway with stilling basin weirs and the powerhouse and generating station. (December 2020)
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Rebar installation under way at the lower spillway. (November 2020)
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Rebar installation under way at the lower spillway. (November 2020)
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A penstock piece is lowered into place as part of the penstock installation for Unit 2. (November 2020)
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A penstock piece is lowered into place as part of the penstock installation for Unit 2. (November 2020)
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Concrete placements are under way on the powerhouse intake structures for Unit 1and Unit 3 (November 2020)
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Concrete placements are under way on the powerhouse intake structures for Unit 1and Unit 3 (November 2020)
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An view from the Site C north bank overlooking the the downstream cofferdam (left), the upstream rockfill berm (centre-right), and head pond (right). (December 2020)
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An view from the Site C north bank overlooking the the downstream cofferdam (left), the upstream rockfill berm (centre-right), and head pond (right). (December 2020)
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Preparations are underway for the construction of the Cache Creek diversion channel as part of the Highway 29 realignment. (December 2020)
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Preparations are underway for the construction of the Cache Creek diversion channel as part of the Highway 29 realignment. (December 2020)
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The construction of a 2.6-kilometre-long berm to protect the shoreline of Hudson's Hope is underway. (December 2020)
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The construction of a 2.6-kilometre-long berm to protect the shoreline of Hudson's Hope is underway. (December 2020)
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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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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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The west facing section of the Farrell Creek alignment on Highway 29. (December 2020)
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The west facing section of the Farrell Creek alignment on Highway 29. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge facing east as construction of a 1,042-metre-long bridge continues. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge facing east as construction of a 1,042-metre-long bridge continues. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge looking west as steel bridge girders are lifted into place using two large cranes. (December 2020)
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Halfway River bridge looking west as steel bridge girders are lifted into place using two large cranes. (December 2020)
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Upstream view showing the spillway with stilling basin weirs and the powerhouse and generating station. (December 2020)
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Upstream view showing the spillway with stilling basin weirs and the powerhouse and generating station. (December 2020)
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Panorama view of site. (December 2020)
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Panorama view of site. (December 2020)
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An aerial view of the south bank dam core trench looking north across the diverted Peace River. (December 2020)
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An aerial view of the south bank dam core trench looking north across the diverted Peace River. (December 2020)
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A crane was used to lift the 998-pound nest while it was cut from the tree. Professional fallers assisted in removing the section of the tree below the nest and then a crane was used to lower the piece of tree and nest onto a flatbed truck. (October 2020)
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A crane was used to lift the 998-pound nest while it was cut from the tree. Professional fallers assisted in removing the section of the tree below the nest and then a crane was used to lower the piece of tree and nest onto a flatbed truck. (October 2020)
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This nest was part of an artificial nesting platform that will be installed near the shore of the future Site C reservoir. The nest was transported to a storage yard, where it remained for a few months while the new home was prepared. (October 2020)
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This nest was part of an artificial nesting platform that will be installed near the shore of the future Site C reservoir. The nest was transported to a storage yard, where it remained for a few months while the new home was prepared. (October 2020)
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Unit 1 draft-tube elbow, the first of six, is being moved to the main service bay at the powerhouse. A penstock is a large steel pipe in a hydroelectric generating station that brings water from the reservoir to a turbine. (October 2020)
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Unit 1 draft-tube elbow, the first of six, is being moved to the main service bay at the powerhouse. A penstock is a large steel pipe in a hydroelectric generating station that brings water from the reservoir to a turbine. (October 2020)
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The 10-metre-wide, 20 tonne, draft-tube elbow is delivered to the main service bay in the powerhouse. Each penstock will be made of 14 segments, welded together at the dam site. (October 2020)
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The 10-metre-wide, 20 tonne, draft-tube elbow is delivered to the main service bay in the powerhouse. Each penstock will be made of 14 segments, welded together at the dam site. (October 2020)
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The draft-tube elbow ready to be installed. The Site C generating station will have six penstocks to direct water into its six turbine-and generator units. (October 2020)
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The draft-tube elbow ready to be installed. The Site C generating station will have six penstocks to direct water into its six turbine-and generator units. (October 2020)
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Overview of north bank showing the inlet portal channel and structures. (July 2020)
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Overview of north bank showing the inlet portal channel and structures. (July 2020)
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Finishing work on the concrete liner of the diversion tunnel. (July 2020)
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Finishing work on the concrete liner of the diversion tunnel. (July 2020)
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Finishing work on the concrete liner of the diversion tunnel. (July 2020)
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Finishing work on the concrete liner of the diversion tunnel. (July 2020)
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Looking upstream at the intake structure and penstock for unit 6 under construction. (July 2020)
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Looking upstream at the intake structure and penstock for unit 6 under construction. (July 2020)
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Intake structures and penstocks 1, 2 and 3 (right to left), in progress. (July 2020)
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Intake structures and penstocks 1, 2 and 3 (right to left), in progress. (July 2020)
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Receiving a delivery of rip-rap at the Septimus rail siding. (April 2020)
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Receiving a delivery of rip-rap at the Septimus rail siding. (April 2020)
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A side-dump truck is loaded with rip-rap, which is hauled to site to stockpile for river diversion. (April 2020)
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A side-dump truck is loaded with rip-rap, which is hauled to site to stockpile for river diversion. (April 2020)
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An upstream aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station. Work in this project area was scaled back in March 2020 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (April 2020)
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An upstream aerial view of the powerhouse and generating station. Work in this project area was scaled back in March 2020 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (April 2020)
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The completed piles structure, located at the mouth of the Moberly River, will capture floating debris before it reaches the dam site. (April 2020)
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The completed piles structure, located at the mouth of the Moberly River, will capture floating debris before it reaches the dam site. (April 2020)
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Panoramic view of site taken from the north bank facing the south bank. (April 2020)
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Panoramic view of site taken from the north bank facing the south bank. (April 2020)
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An aerial view of the upstream area of the diversion tunnel inlet portal on the north bank. (April 2020)
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An aerial view of the upstream area of the diversion tunnel inlet portal on the north bank. (April 2020)
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Units 1, 2 & 3 penstock construction. Unit 1 shows the flexible coupling in place. (February 2020)
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Units 1, 2 & 3 penstock construction. Unit 1 shows the flexible coupling in place. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure being moved to the lower portion of unit 1 penstock. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure being moved to the lower portion of unit 1 penstock. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure lifted away from the lower portion of penstock Unit 1. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure lifted away from the lower portion of penstock Unit 1. (February 2020)
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Erecting the steel superstructure along Units 1, 2 & 3 at the main service bay. (February 2020)
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Erecting the steel superstructure along Units 1, 2 & 3 at the main service bay. (February 2020)
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Looking upstream at penstock unit 3. The enclosed area enables welding of the penstock. (February 2020)
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Looking upstream at penstock unit 3. The enclosed area enables welding of the penstock. (February 2020)
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Concrete placement at the Unit 3 intake structure. (February 2020)
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Concrete placement at the Unit 3 intake structure. (February 2020)
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Looking down the length of powerhouse at Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 from the Main Service Bay. (February 2020)
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Looking down the length of powerhouse at Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 from the Main Service Bay. (February 2020)
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Front view of Unit 5 penstock transition piece facing north. (February 2020)
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Front view of Unit 5 penstock transition piece facing north. (February 2020)
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Looking upstream at the side of Unit 5 penstock transition piece. (February 2020)
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Looking upstream at the side of Unit 5 penstock transition piece. (February 2020)
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Rebar work in progress in preparation to pour concrete at Unit 6. (February 2020)
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Rebar work in progress in preparation to pour concrete at Unit 6. (February 2020)
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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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Units 1, 2 and 3 penstock construction. Unit 1 shows the flexible coupling in place. (February 2020)
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Units 1, 2 and 3 penstock construction. Unit 1 shows the flexible coupling in place. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure being moved to the lower portion of the penstock for Unit 1. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure being moved to the lower portion of the penstock for Unit 1. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure lifted away from the lower portion of the penstock for Unit 1. (February 2020)
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Welding enclosure lifted away from the lower portion of the penstock for Unit 1. (February 2020)
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Building the powerhouse steel superstructure beside Units 1, 2 and 3 at the main service bay. (February 2020)
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Building the powerhouse steel superstructure beside Units 1, 2 and 3 at the main service bay. (February 2020)
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Looking upstream at the penstock for Unit 3. The enclosed area enables welding of the penstock. (February 2020)
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Looking upstream at the penstock for Unit 3. The enclosed area enables welding of the penstock. (February 2020)
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Concrete placement at the Unit 3 intake structure. (February 2020)
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Concrete placement at the Unit 3 intake structure. (February 2020)
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Looking down the length of powerhouse at Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 from the main service bay. (February 2020)
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Looking down the length of powerhouse at Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 from the main service bay. (February 2020)
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Front view of the Unit 5 penstock transition piece. (February 2020)
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Front view of the Unit 5 penstock transition piece. (February 2020)
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Side view of the Unit 5 penstock transition piece. (February 2020)
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Side view of the Unit 5 penstock transition piece. (February 2020)
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Rebar work in progress ahead of concrete pouring at Unit 6. (February 2020)
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Rebar work in progress ahead of concrete pouring at Unit 6. (February 2020)