Site C News

Site C dam to require 8.7% rate hike over two years: analyst

BC Hydro banking on a big bump in industrial power sales to mitigate rate hikes

Jan 17, 2022 12:58 PM Read more >

Returning Site C workers to be rapid tested for Covid-19

BC Hydro says it is rapid testing all returning Site C workers for Covid-19 following the Christmas holidays due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

Jan 6, 2022 12:51 PM Read more >

Latest photos of Site C construction

Dec 15, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

Site C concrete foundation program completed

1.68 million cubic metres placed to support powerhouse, spillways, and dam abutment

Dec 15, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >

Public comments sought on Halfway River boat launch proposal

BC Hydro commits to funding conservation officer position to patrol future Site C reservoir

Dec 9, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >

Site C turbines ready to move

Ministry of Transportation says drivers can expect intermittent highways closures and overnight delays over the weekend

Dec 9, 2021 2:22 PM Read more >

Peace Region nonprofits split $44K in holiday donations

Funding from Peace River Hydro Partners comes from site-wide recycling, from cans to construction materials

Dec 7, 2021 5:08 PM Read more >

Site C workforce dips to 4,633 heading into winter

1,421 workers in camp as of Monday

Dec 6, 2021 5:16 PM Read more >

Ag projects receive $517,000 in grants

19 projects will recieve $517,000 in funding from the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund, announced the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) today.

Dec 6, 2021 4:25 PM Read more >

Last Site C turbines arrive in Canada

BC Hydro says the last four turbine runners for the Site C dam have arrived at the port in Prince Rupert. BC Hydro says the machinery will transported to the dam site at Fort St. John one at a time over the next several months.

Nov 23, 2021 3:03 PM Read more >