B.C. Hydro recycles camp for power
B.C. Hydro will repurpose 1,800-unit worker camp from Site C to support North Coast Transmission Line expansion.
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Canada, British Columbia: B.C. Hydro plans to dismantle the 1,800-unit worker camp used for the construction of the Site C dam and redeploy it for the North Coast Transmission Line project, which will twin the existing line between Prince George and Terrace.
The camp’s 21 modular dormitories and site office will be distributed along the transmission line route, providing essential infrastructure for workers and construction activities.
Minister of Energy Adrian Dix described the move as a “win-win” for the province, noting that repurposing the Site C camp reduces waste, saves time and money, and supports economic growth.
Construction on the transmission line is set to begin this summer, starting with clearing and access work along the project’s right-of-way.
The project involves twinning the existing 500-kilovolt transmission line between Prince George and Terrace and extending north of Terrace to the Bob Quinn substation. This expansion will more than double electricity capacity in a region experiencing rapid growth in mining, critical minerals, LNG, port development, and technology sectors.
By reusing the Site C camp, B.C. Hydro is demonstrating a sustainable approach to large-scale infrastructure, maximising resources while meeting growing energy demand.
“The project will not only enhance the province’s electricity network but also support job creation and regional development,” Dix added.
This initiative underscores B.C. Hydro’s commitment to efficient, environmentally responsible infrastructure projects while strengthening the province’s power grid for years to come.
Source: Vancouver Sun
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