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2023
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Panorama of the upstream side of the earthfill dam. | August 2023
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Panorama of the upstream side of the earthfill dam. | August 2023
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Panorama of the upstream side of the earthfill dam. | August 2023
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Facing downstream from the temporary debris boom. The area has been prepared for reservoir filling. | August 2023
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Facing downstream from the temporary debris boom. The area has been prepared for reservoir filling. | August 2023
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Facing downstream from the temporary debris boom. The area has been prepared for reservoir filling. | August 2023
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The temporary debris boom catches debris that floats down the river towards the diversion inlet portals. Permanent debris management booms will be installed on the reservoir to stop material flowing into the approach channel. | August 2023
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The temporary debris boom catches debris that floats down the river towards the diversion inlet portals. Permanent debris management booms will be installed on the reservoir to stop material flowing into the approach channel. | August 2023
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The temporary debris boom catches debris that floats down the river towards the diversion inlet portals. Permanent debris management booms will be installed on the reservoir to stop material flowing into the approach channel. | August 2023
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Facing the right bank across the upstream side of the dam where riprap has been placed to protect the dam. The permanent debris management ramp is being built at bottom.
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Facing the right bank across the upstream side of the dam where riprap has been placed to protect the dam. The permanent debris management ramp is being built at bottom. | August 2023
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Facing the right bank across the upstream side of the dam where riprap has been placed to protect the dam. The permanent debris management ramp is being built at bottom. | August 2023
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Finishing work is underway on the upstream side of the dam. Yellow anchors for the permanent debris management boom are at centre. | August 2023
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Finishing work is underway on the upstream side of the dam. Yellow anchors for the permanent debris management boom are at centre. | August 2023
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Finishing work is underway on the upstream side of the dam. Yellow anchors for the permanent debris management boom are at centre. | August 2023
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The temporary construction bridge over the Moberly River is being removed. | August 2023
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The temporary construction bridge over the Moberly River is being removed. | August 2023
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The temporary construction bridge over the Moberly River is being removed. | August 2023
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An outlet has been excavated to create a new fish habitat by connecting to a previously constructed side channel downstream of the dam. When the Site C dam is operational this channel will fill with water. | August 2023
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An outlet has been excavated to create a new fish habitat by connecting to a previously constructed side channel downstream of the dam. When the Site C dam is operational this channel will fill with water. | August 2023
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An outlet has been excavated to create a new fish habitat by connecting to a previously constructed side channel downstream of the dam. When the Site C dam is operational this channel will fill with water. | August 2023
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Engineered log jams are placed at intervals along the side channel. When the Site C dam is operational the water flowing through these channels will cover the log jams to provide fish habitat.
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Engineered log jams are placed at intervals along the side channel. When the Site C dam is operational the water flowing through these channels will cover the log jams to provide fish habitat. | August 2023
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Engineered log jams are placed at intervals along the side channel. When the Site C dam is operational the water flowing through these channels will cover the log jams to provide fish habitat. | August 2023
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Log structures are permanent features to create fish habitat below the Site C dam. | August 2023
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Log structures are permanent features to create fish habitat below the Site C dam. | August 2023
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Log structures are permanent features to create fish habitat below the Site C dam. | August 2023
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The highway realignment at Lynx Creek is complete. Shoreline armouring is in place in preparation for reservoir filling.
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The highway realignment at Lynx Creek is complete. Shoreline armouring is in place in preparation for reservoir filling. | August 2023
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The highway realignment at Lynx Creek is complete. Shoreline armouring is in place in preparation for reservoir filling. | August 2023
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Construction continues on the approach channel.
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Construction continues on the approach channel. | August 2023
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Construction continues on the approach channel. | August 2023
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Reinforcing steel is placed ahead of a concrete pour in the transition block separating the spillways from the penstocks. | August 2023
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Reinforcing steel is placed ahead of a concrete pour in the transition block separating the spillways from the penstocks. | August 2023
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Reinforcing steel is placed ahead of a concrete pour in the transition block separating the spillways from the penstocks. | August 2023
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Concrete is placed in the approach channel. Workers wear safety glasses as well as special hats that drop a face shield for additional protection. | August 2023
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Concrete is placed in the approach channel. Workers wear safety glasses as well as special hats that drop a face shield for additional protection. | August 2023
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Concrete is placed in the approach channel. Workers wear safety glasses as well as special hats that drop a face shield for additional protection. | August 2023
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Isophase bus material has been placed along the four transformers by the main service bay at the powerhouse. | August 2023
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Isophase bus material has been placed along the four transformers by the main service bay at the powerhouse. | August 2023
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Isophase bus material has been placed along the four transformers by the main service bay at the powerhouse. | August 2023
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Formwork and reinforcing steel is placed on the erosion slabs in the tailrace. | August 2023
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Formwork and reinforcing steel is placed on the erosion slabs in the tailrace. | August 2023
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Formwork and reinforcing steel is placed on the erosion slabs in the tailrace. | August 2023
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A new fish habitat is connected to a side channel downstream of the dam. When the Site C dam is operational, this channel will fill with water.
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A new fish habitat is connected to a side channel downstream of the dam. When the Site C dam is operational, this channel will fill with water. | August 2023
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A new fish habitat is connected to a side channel downstream of the dam. When the Site C dam is operational, this channel will fill with water. | August 2023
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Water will flow down the approach channel and into the intakes.
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Water will flow down the approach channel and into the intakes. | August 2023
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Water will flow down the approach channel and into the intakes. | August 2023
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Blast walls house transformers that will transmit electricity generated in the powerhouse to transmission towers. These towers will sit above the penstocks.
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Blast walls house transformers that will transmit electricity generated in the powerhouse to transmission towers. These towers will sit above the penstocks. | August 2023
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Blast walls house transformers that will transmit electricity generated in the powerhouse to transmission towers. These towers will sit above the penstocks. | August 2023
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Inside the powerhouse construction on turbine unit 1 is the furthest along, followed by units 2 to 6.
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Inside the powerhouse construction on turbine unit 1 is the furthest along, followed by units 2 to 6. | August 2023
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Inside the powerhouse construction on turbine unit 1 is the furthest along, followed by units 2 to 6. | August 2023
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Turbine unit 6 is the last unit to be prepped for a concrete pour.
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Turbine unit 6 is the last unit to be prepped for a concrete pour. | August 2023
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Turbine unit 6 is the last unit to be prepped for a concrete pour. | August 2023
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A downstream side view shows Site C’s spillways, penstocks, and tailrace.
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A downstream side view shows Site C’s spillways, penstocks, and tailrace. | August 2023
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A downstream side view shows Site C’s spillways, penstocks, and tailrace. | August 2023
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Site C has two mechanical spillways and an auxiliary spillway to safely pass flows from the reservoir.
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Site C has two mechanical spillways and an auxiliary spillway to safely pass flows from the reservoir. | August 2023
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Site C has two mechanical spillways and an auxiliary spillway to safely pass flows from the reservoir. | August 2023
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The spillway upper headworks and six lower-level outlet gates.
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The spillway upper headworks and six lower-level outlet gates. | August 2023
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The spillway upper headworks and six lower-level outlet gates. | August 2023
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Water will exit the powerhouse through the tailrace outlets. Fish will be able to migrate upstream through the permanent facility on the right.
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Water will exit the powerhouse through the tailrace outlets. Fish will be able to migrate upstream through the permanent facility on the right. | August 2023
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Water will exit the powerhouse through the tailrace outlets. Fish will be able to migrate upstream through the permanent facility on the right. | August 2023
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As water leaves the powerhouse it enters the tailrace where it is slowed before being directed downstream to continue the river flow.
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As water leaves the powerhouse it enters the tailrace where it is slowed before being directed downstream to continue the river flow. | August 2023
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As water leaves the powerhouse it enters the tailrace where it is slowed before being directed downstream to continue the river flow. | August 2023
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The first assembled transformer is moved onto the transformer foundation by a specialized heavy lift crew. Transformers receive the electrical current generated in the powerhouse and transfer it into the transmission system.
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The first assembled transformer is moved onto the transformer foundation by a specialized heavy lift crew. Transformers receive the electrical current generated in the powerhouse and transfer it into the transmission system. | August 2023
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The first assembled transformer is moved onto the transformer foundation by a specialized heavy lift crew. Transformers receive the electrical current generated in the powerhouse and transfer it into the transmission system. | August 2023
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