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Global News
09-08-2025
- Business
- Global News
B.C.'s Site C Dam project now fully online and operational
BC Hydro announced on Saturday that the Site C Dam in the province's Peace Region is now fully online and operational. All six units are in service, BC Hydro said, meaning Site C now has capacity to generate more than 1,100 megawatts of electricity and enough energy to reliably power about 500,000 homes annually. The project increases BC Hydro's total electricity supply by about eight per cent. 'The commission of Site C's final generating unit is another step forward to securing B.C.'s clean energy future,' Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, said in a statement. 2:06 Surrey group proposes solution for Site C work camp Construction on Site C began in 2015 with the first unit coming online in October 2024. Story continues below advertisement 'Bringing the final generating unit online is a proud moment for everyone at BC Hydro,' Charlotte Mitha, BC Hydro president and CEO, said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Site C represents years of dedication, innovation, collaboration and overcoming challenges. Now that Site C is in full operation, it will serve our customers for the next 100 years and play a critical role in ensuring a stable and reliable electricity system.' The powerhouse and generating station, paving on access roads, final equipment commissioning and addressing any deficiencies are still projects to be completed, according to BC Hydro.
Vancouver Sun
09-08-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Site C Dam crosses the finish line with final generating unit coming online
A decade after shovels hit the ground and protest placards were thrust in the air, the Site C Dam has reached full operational capability. The successful commissioning of the sixth and final generating unit on the controversial project was the last to come online over the past 10 months, giving the dam the capacity generate more than 1,100 megawatts of electricity — enough energy to reliably power about 500,000 homes annually. Construction began in July 2015, with the first generating unit coming online in October 2024. The project was hit by legal challenges from First Nations, academics, local landowners and critics, and doubled its original budget of $8.8 billion to $16 billion —making it the most expensive dam in Canadian history — and massive engineering woes. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. But it's made it to the finish line. With the project's completion, B.C. Hydro says it will increase its total electricity supply by about eight per cent, helping make B.C. more energy stable and continuing to transition to greener supply source. 'The commission of Site C's final generating unit is another step forward to securing B.C.'s clean energy future,' said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, in a news release. 'I extend my sincere appreciation to the thousands of people who worked on Site C over the past decade — because of your work, generations of British Columbians will benefit from reliable and affordable clean electricity.' 'Bringing the final generating unit online is a proud moment for everyone at B.C. Hydro,' added Charlotte Mitha, B.C. Hydro President and CEO. 'Site C represents years of dedication, innovation, collaboration and overcoming challenges. Now that Site C is in full operation, it will serve our customers for the next 100 years and play a critical role in ensuring a stable and reliable electricity system.' The focus for the final stages of work on the project now shifts to completing the powerhouse and generating station, finishing paving on access roads, final equipment commissioning and addressing any deficiencies. Any tunnels used to divert the Peace River will be backfilled, and those areas no longer needed for construction will be re-vegetated. While public boat launches will open when the reservoir is deemed safe — in spring 2026 at the earliest — B.C. Hydro is still urging the public to stay away from the Site C reservoir and surrounding slopes, as floating vegetation debris and the surrounding land and shoreline continuing to stabilize still pose a risk.
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational
VICTORIA — BC Hydro says the Site C dam in northern B.C. is now fully operational after the sixth and final power-generating turbine has come online. The Crown corporation says in a statement released Saturday that the dam along the Peace River near Fort St. John will now be able to generate 1,100 megawatts of electricity -- enough electricity to power half a million homes per year. Adrian Dix, B.C.'s minister of energy and climate solutions, says this development means that "generations of of British Columbians will benefit from reliable and affordable clean electricity." With Site C now fully operational, it will serve BC Hydro customers for the next century, says Charlotte Mitha, BC Hydro president and chief executive officer. Construction of the controversial dam started in July 2015 under former B.C. Liberal premier Christy Clark, and continued under late NDP premier John Horgan, following a review of the project. With a final price tag of $16 billion, nearly double of its initial price tag, the dam is considered B.C.'s most expensive infrastructure project. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 9, 2025. Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
Winnipeg Free Press
09-08-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational
VICTORIA – BC Hydro says the Site C dam in northern B.C. is now fully operational after the sixth and final power-generating turbine has come online. The Crown corporation says in a statement released Saturday that the dam along the Peace River near Fort St. John will now be able to generate 1,100 megawatts of electricity — enough electricity to power half a million homes per year. Adrian Dix, B.C.'s minister of energy and climate solutions, says this development means that 'generations of of British Columbians will benefit from reliable and affordable clean electricity.' With Site C now fully operational, it will serve BC Hydro customers for the next century, says Charlotte Mitha, BC Hydro president and chief executive officer. Construction of the controversial dam started in July 2015 under former B.C. Liberal premier Christy Clark, and continued under late NDP premier John Horgan, following a review of the project. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. With a final price tag of $16 billion, nearly double of its initial price tag, the dam is considered B.C.'s most expensive infrastructure project. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 9, 2025.
Toronto Star
07-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
BC Hydro names new president, the day after power ‘action plan' unveiled
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is promoting from within for a new president and CEO. Executive vice-president of operations Charlotte Mitha will take over the top job when outgoing president Chris O'Riley retires in August. BC Hydro board chair Glen Clark says the Crown corporation is heading into a 'massive growth phase' as the province looks to drive sustainable economic development. The utility's announcement comes the day after the Ministry of Energy unveiled its Clean Power Action Plan which includes a push for up to another 5,000 gigawatt-hours per year of energy from new renewable projects. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Mitha calls the plan 'very ambitious' and says it can only be done through partnerships with First Nations, companies and the community. She joined BC Hydro in 2004 and says plans for the future have her feeling excited about the 'big builds era.' 'And it really is such a privilege to be in a leadership role at this time,' she says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025
