Site C News

Site C contractor fined $1.1 million for illegal dumping

Peace River Hydro Partners has pleaded guilty to one charge of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish.

Aug 2, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

PRRD looking into repurposing of Site C workcamp

Board directors have voted in favour of contacting BC Hydro and relevant parties to determine the future of Site C’s work camp post-project completion, and if it could be used as a potential regional treatment centre.

Jul 21, 2023 10:02 AM Read more >

Road re-alignment complete for Site C valley flooding

30 km of the highway. 5 new bridges. Highway 29.

Jul 5, 2023 3:28 PM Read more >

Public information sessions: Site C reservoir could fill this fall

Open houses.

Apr 25, 2023 3:19 PM Read more >

Jobs at Site C grow to 4,856 in February

Locals comprised 21% of contracted construction and non-construction workers

Apr 3, 2023 3:48 PM Read more >

Halfway River bridge open

New bridge needed to make way for Site C hydroelectric reservoir

Mar 31, 2023 5:29 PM Read more >

Dam workforce swings up to 4,778

The jobs count at Site C climbed up to just under 4,800 workers at the start of 2023, according to the latest employment figures from BC Hydro.

Mar 6, 2023 12:27 PM Read more >

First Site C turbine rotor lifted into place

600-tonne rotor placed in generating station

Feb 22, 2023 4:59 PM Read more >

Milburn report to NDP cabinet details rift with Site C contractor, expresses concern about another

The public version of a former deputy minister’s October 2020 report to cabinet, which prompted the NDP government to keep building Site C, did not contain a subtle caution about a major contractor.

Feb 8, 2023 3:44 PM Read more >

Site C doc has broadcast premiere this week

'Wochiigii lo: End of the Peace' looks at impacts of land development on treaty rights and indigenous identity in northeastern B.C.

Feb 7, 2023 2:04 PM Read more >