BC Hydro one step closer to river diversion of Peace River
By Scott Brooks
September 14, 2020
Excavators removing material to open the cofferdam on the outlet channel on September 11, 2020. Source BC Hydro
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – B.C. Hydro says it is one step closer to starting river diversion of the Peace River, as part of the Site C Project.
According to Hydro, crews have now opened the inlet and outlet cofferdams, allowing the Peace River to flow freely towards the diversion tunnel gates.
The opening of the inlet and outlet cofferdams is being done with specialized excavators that have long booms which allow them to reach up to 75 feet.
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