The Site C project is being built to meet future electricity demand in B.C., which is projected to increase by almost 40% in the next 20 years. Site C will be the least expensive clean energy resource, it will produce the fewest greenhouse gas emissions, and it will produce clean, reliable and affordable electricity for more than 100 years.
During project planning, BC Hydro identified areas that have the potential for erosion and sedimentation. That’s why BC Hydro's Construction Environmental Management Plan provides specific actions to be taken to prevent the erosion of soils and the transport of sediment. These measures are implemented prior to the start of work and during the work.
BC Hydro's Site C project reached a milestone today as the turbines and generators contractor mobilized to the construction site.
BC Hydro and its contractor are implementing a remediation plan for the 400-metre tension crack on the north bank of the Site C dam site.
When dealing with invasive plant species, prevention, early detection and eradication is the most effective means of management. For Site C, BC Hydro has developed plans for invasive plant control on construction work sites and will coordinate control and monitoring activities with contractors.