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We have finished building the Site C earthfill dam. Completing the dam is one of the essential milestones required before filling the reservoir. | July 2023
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We have finished building the Site C earthfill dam. Completing the dam is one of the essential milestones required before filling the reservoir. | July 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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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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The completed dam is about 20 storeys, or 60 metres, tall. It stretches one kilometre across the Peace River. | July 2023
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The completed dam is about 20 storeys, or 60 metres, tall. It stretches one kilometre across the Peace River. | July 2023
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The earthfill dam will direct water from the Peace River to the approach channel, which will then lead into the powerhouse to generate power. | July 2023
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The earthfill dam will direct water from the Peace River to the approach channel, which will then lead into the powerhouse to generate power. | July 2023
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It took two years to build the dam, which is 60 metres tall (about 20 storeys) and stretches over one kilometre across the Peace River. | July 2023
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It took two years to build the dam, which is 60 metres tall (about 20 storeys) and stretches over one kilometre across the Peace River. | July 2023
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The earthfill dam nears completion. | July 2023
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The earthfill dam nears completion. | July 2023
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Riprap will protect the upstream shell of the dam. At centre right, the upstream debris management ramp is being built. | July 2023
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Riprap will protect the upstream shell of the dam. At centre right, the upstream debris management ramp is being built. | July 2023
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North-facing view across the earthfill dam. | April 2023
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North-facing view across the earthfill dam. | April 2023
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The Elevation of the dam core is at approximately 446 metres above sea level. | March 2023
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The Elevation of the dam core is at approximately 446 metres above sea level. | March 2023
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South-facing panorama of the earthfill dam which has reached around 447 metres above sea level. | November 2022
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South-facing panorama of the earthfill dam which has reached around 447 metres above sea level. | November 2022
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A northeast-facing view over the approach channel, dam buttress and dam. The elevation of 447 metres above sea level also includes two metres of insulation material to keep the dam warm over the winter months. | November 2022
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A northeast-facing view over the approach channel, dam buttress and dam. The elevation of 447 metres above sea level also includes two metres of insulation material to keep the dam warm over the winter months. | November 2022
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North-facing over the dam with the tail of the RCC Buttress in lower right. | October 2022
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North-facing over the dam with the tail of the RCC Buttress in lower right. | October 2022
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A north-facing aerial view of the dam core and buttress structure. | September 2022
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A north-facing aerial view of the dam core and buttress structure. | September 2022
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South-facing view of the dam. | July 2022
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South-facing view of the dam. | July 2022
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At the dam core, near the upstream cofferdam, large orange pneumatic compactors crush glacial till which is then spread by bulldozers. | May 2022
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At the dam core, near the upstream cofferdam, large orange pneumatic compactors crush glacial till which is then spread by bulldozers. | May 2022
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Crews place glacial till at the north end of the dam core trench. | September 2021
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Crews place glacial till at the north end of the dam core trench. | September 2021
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Another 15 metres in height is needed to complete the roller-compacted concrete dam crest. | September 2021
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Another 15 metres in height is needed to complete the roller-compacted concrete dam crest. | September 2021
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Panorama of the centre section of the dam excavation. | March 2021
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Panorama of the centre section of the dam excavation. | March 2021
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