Site C first generating unit operational, reservoir nearing completion

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – BC Hydro has released an update on construction and activities at Site C, detailing results as reservoir filling nears completion. 

In a November 1st construction bulletin, BC Hydro detailed that the first of six generating units at Site C has come into operation. 

Reservoir filling has also nearly concluded, with water levels rising more than 41 metres since filling began. Currently, BC Hydro estimates that the water depth at the dam site is over 50 metres. 

Until November 15th, BC Hydro expects road maintenance to continue, including a riprap, a loose stone foundation, on River Road. Construction also continues on one of the drainage tunnels and the dam buttress galleries. 

Permanent dam safety equipment will also be installed in the future, and loose concrete foundations will be poured in the next few weeks. 

BC Hydro also cautioned drivers that they may encounter ‘loose gravel and increased commercial traffic’ and occasional short road closures on Old Fort Road due to equipment deliveries and trucks with heavy loads. 

To read the full construction bulletin, see below.