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2023
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Workers are upgrading D.A. Thomas Road and building a day use area in Hudson’s Hope.
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Workers are upgrading D.A. Thomas Road and building a day use area in Hudson’s Hope. | September 2023
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Workers are upgrading D.A. Thomas Road and building a day use area in Hudson’s Hope. | September 2023
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At Lynx Creek, crews are building a boat launch and day use area.
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At Lynx Creek, crews are building a boat launch and day use area. | September 2023
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At Lynx Creek, crews are building a boat launch and day use area. | September 2023
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Construction is underway for the Halfway River boat launch and day use area.
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Construction is underway for the Halfway River boat launch and day use area. | September 2023
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Construction is underway for the Halfway River boat launch and day use area. | September 2023
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Fish habitat is being developed near Wilder Creek. The reservoir will be approximately two metres deep at this location.
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Fish habitat is being developed near Wilder Creek. The reservoir will be approximately two metres deep at this location. | September 2023
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Fish habitat is being developed near Wilder Creek. The reservoir will be approximately two metres deep at this location. | September 2023
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The Site C dam is at its full height, which is the equivalent of a 22-storey building. When the reservoir is filled, the dam will direct water to the approach channel.
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The Site C dam is at its full height, which is the equivalent of a 22-storey building. When the reservoir is filled, the dam will direct water to the approach channel. | September 2023
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The Site C dam is at its full height, which is the equivalent of a 20-storey building. When the reservoir is filled, the dam will direct water to the approach channel. | September 2023
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Excavators have started removing the right bank coffer dam as work on the spillways and tailrace nears completion.
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Excavators have started removing the right bank coffer dam as work on the spillways and tailrace nears completion. | September 2023
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Excavators have started removing the right bank coffer dam as work on the spillways and tailrace nears completion. | September 2023
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Water will go through six penstocks into the powerhouse, then exit through the tailrace. The spillways on the left will safely pass flows from the reservoir.
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Water will go through six penstocks into the powerhouse, then exit through the tailrace. The spillways on the left will safely pass flows from the reservoir. | September 2023
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Water will go through six penstocks into the powerhouse, then exit through the tailrace. The spillways on the left will safely pass flows from the reservoir. | September 2023
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Crews are finishing concrete placement for the tailrace erosion protection slabs. Workers are also excavating the interior of the right bank cofferdam and placing riprap.
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Crews are finishing concrete placement for the tailrace erosion protection slabs. Workers are also excavating the interior of the right bank cofferdam and placing riprap. | September 2023
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Crews are finishing concrete placement for the tailrace erosion protection slabs. Workers are also excavating the interior of the right bank cofferdam and placing riprap. | September 2023
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When the Site C reservoir is filled, water will flow down the approach channel and enter through the intakes.
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When the Site C reservoir is filled, water will flow down the approach channel and enter through the intakes. | September 2023
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When the Site C reservoir is filled, water will flow down the approach channel and enter through the intakes. | September 2023
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Rip rap is one of the many protective layers in the approach channel where water will flow from the reservoir into the intakes.
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Rip rap is one of the many protective layers in the approach channel where water will flow from the reservoir into the intakes. | September 2023
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Rip rap is one of the many protective layers in the approach channel where water will flow from the reservoir into the intakes. | September 2023
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Turbine unit 1 is close to completion in the powerhouse.
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Turbine unit 1 is close to completion in the powerhouse. | September 2023
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Turbine unit 1 is close to completion in the powerhouse. | September 2023
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Turbine units 2 through 6 in the powerhouse are at varying stages of completion.
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Turbine units 2 through 6 in the powerhouse are at varying stages of completion. | September 2023
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Turbine units 2 through 6 in the powerhouse are at varying stages of completion. | September 2023
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Work on turbine unit 2 is ongoing with the installation of the bottom ring runner and turbine shaft, and stator stacking.
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Work on turbine unit 2 is ongoing with the installation of the bottom ring runner and turbine shaft, and stator stacking. | September 2023
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Work on turbine unit 2 is ongoing with the installation of the bottom ring runner and turbine shaft, and stator stacking. | September 2023
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The second-stage concrete has been poured on turbine unit 4. Next is installation of the stator frame.
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The second-stage concrete has been poured on turbine unit 4. Next is installation of the stator frame. | September 2023
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The second-stage concrete has been poured on turbine unit 4. Next is installation of the stator frame. | September 2023
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Water will flow inside this spiral case and spin a turbine to generate electricity.
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Water will flow inside this spiral case and spin a turbine to generate electricity. | September 2023
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Water will flow inside this spiral case and spin a turbine to generate electricity. | September 2023
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The lower section of turbine unit 1, which is nearing completion.
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The lower section of turbine unit 1, which is nearing completion. | September 2023
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The lower section of turbine unit 1, which is nearing completion. | September 2023
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These two sections will be connected to allow water to flow from a penstock unit on the right into a turbine unit on the left.
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These two sections will be connected to allow water to flow from a penstock unit on the right into a turbine unit on the left. | September 2023
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These two sections will be connected to allow water to flow from a penstock unit on the right into a turbine unit on the left. | September 2023
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As water leaves the powerhouse on the left, 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 on the left, it enters the tailrace where it is slowed before being directed downstream to continue the river flow. | September 2023
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As water leaves the powerhouse on the left, it enters the tailrace where it is slowed before being directed downstream to continue the river flow. | September 2023
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The first of three sets of transformers are on their foundations. They need to be filled with oil before commissioning starts.
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The first of three sets of transformers are on their foundations. They need to be filled with oil before commissioning starts. | September 2023
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The first of three sets of transformers are on their foundations. They need to be filled with oil before commissioning starts. | September 2023
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The first of nine transformers is being assembled in the transformer yard.
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The first of nine transformers is being assembled in the transformer yard. | September 2023
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The first of nine transformers is being assembled in the transformer yard. | September 2023
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When the reservoir is filled, the earthfill dam (at centre) will direct water to the approach channel on the right.
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When the reservoir is filled, the earthfill dam (at centre) will direct water to the approach channel on the right. | September 2023
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When the reservoir is filled, the earthfill dam (at centre) will direct water to the approach channel on the right. | September 2023
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Water will flow down the approach channel on the left and through the intake gates to the right.
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Water will flow down the approach channel on the left and through the intake gates to the right. | September 2023
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Water will flow down the approach channel on the left and through the intake gates to the right. | September 2023
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This new fish habitat is being constructed in a side channel downstream of the dam.
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This new fish habitat is being constructed in a side channel downstream of the dam. | September 2023
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This new fish habitat is being constructed in a side channel downstream of the dam. | September 2023
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A fish habitat channel downstream of the dam is deep to prevent fish getting stranded in low water. There are structures placed along the channel where fish can feed and rest.
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A fish habitat channel downstream of the dam is deep to prevent fish getting stranded in low water. There are structures placed along the channel where fish can feed and rest. | September 2023
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A fish habitat channel downstream of the dam is deep to prevent fish getting stranded in low water. There are structures placed along the channel where fish can feed and rest. | September 2023
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On the upstream side of the generating station, water flows from the approach channel into the six intake units.
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On the upstream side of the generating station, water flows from the approach channel into the six intake units. | September 2023
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On the upstream side of the generating station, water flows from the approach channel into the six intake units. | September 2023
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Trash racks are installed at the inlet portals on units 1 to 3. These screens protect the turbine units by stopping debris from entering the intakes.
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Trash racks are installed at the inlet portals on units 1 to 3. These screens protect the turbine units by stopping debris from entering the intakes. | September 2023
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Trash racks are installed at the inlet portals on units 1 to 3. These screens protect the turbine units by stopping debris from entering the intakes. | September 2023
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A waterproof liner is installed on the buttress wall.
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A waterproof liner is installed on the buttress wall. | September 2023
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A waterproof liner is installed on the buttress wall. | September 2023
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A boat access ramp is being constructed on the downstream side of the earth fill dam.
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A boat access ramp is being constructed on the downstream side of the earth fill dam. | September 2023
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A boat access ramp is being constructed on the downstream side of the earth fill dam. | September 2023
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A downstream side view shows Site C’s spillways, penstocks, powerhouse, and tailrace.
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A downstream side view shows Site C’s spillways, penstocks, powerhouse, and tailrace. | September 2023
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A downstream side view shows Site C’s spillways, penstocks, powerhouse, and tailrace. | September 2023
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Site C has two mechanical spillways and an auxiliary spillway to safely pass flows from the reservoir. The right bank cofferdam in front will be removed when the dam is in operation.
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Site C has two mechanical spillways and an auxiliary spillway to safely pass flows from the reservoir. The right bank cofferdam in front will be removed when the dam is in operation. | September 2023
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Site C has two mechanical spillways and an auxiliary spillway to safely pass flows from the reservoir. The right bank cofferdam in front will be removed when the dam is in operation. | September 2023
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Tailrace construction is nearing completion.
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Tailrace construction is nearing completion. | September 2023
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Tailrace construction is nearing completion. | September 2023
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The permanent fish passage at the west end of the tailrace wall will allow fish to migrate upstream and fulfil portions of their lifecycles.
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The permanent fish passage at the west end of the tailrace wall will allow fish to migrate upstream and fulfil portions of their lifecycles. | September 2023
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The permanent fish passage at the west end of the tailrace wall will allow fish to migrate upstream and fulfil portions of their lifecycles. | September 2023
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The blue draft tube maintenance gates close the tailrace with a watertight seal for maintenance.
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The blue draft tube maintenance gates close the tailrace with a watertight seal for maintenance. | September 2023
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The blue draft tube maintenance gates close the tailrace with a watertight seal for maintenance. | September 2023
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