BC Hydro is advising the public of increased water flows down Elk Falls Canyon and the lower Campbell River starting Friday, Dec. 5.
According to a BC Hydro release, one of the John Hart powerhouse’s three generating units will be offline for maintenance, while the other two remain at full output.
Water flows will increase from four cubic metres per second to about 45 m³/s at Elk Falls Canyon through Friday, Dec. 12. During this time, flows in the lower Campbell River will rise from 85 m³/s to approximately 125 m³/s.
“We are advising the public to please stay away from the water flow, particularly upstream of Elk Falls,” the release said. “The falls can be viewed safely from the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge.”
Safety signage warning of high flows will be placed around the Elk Falls Canyon area for the duration of the maintenance period.
