Tag: Stephen Watson

Two month trail closure for John Hart Dam work

News Bill Kingston - August 22, 2024

Some trails near the John Hart Dam will be closed for two months due to some noisy work. BC Hydro...

BC Hydro pleased with pace one year into John Hart Dam upgrades

News Bill Kingston - July 8, 2024

A spokesman for BC Hydro says a six year project to make the John Hart Dam able to withstand...

BC Hydro to test new warning siren in Campbell River

News Justin Goulet - October 22, 2018

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – Residents walking along Elk Falls and the Campbell River system will hear a different sound...

Hydro still in ‘conservation mode’ following rainy weekend

News Justin Goulet - September 10, 2018

COURTENAY, B.C. – It was a wet weekend on northern Vancouver Island. The showers had an impact on both the...

Extreme heat impacts Campbell River system

News Justin Goulet - July 31, 2018

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – BC Hydro crews have been working hard to observe the flow rates of the Campbell...

John Hart project celebrates first turbine start-up

News Justin Goulet - July 24, 2018

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – The first of three new turbines and generators at the John Hart dam is now...

BC Hydro moving forward on seismic upgrades at John Hart dam

News Justin Goulet - July 4, 2018

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - Seismic upgrade work is continuing at the John Hart dam. BC Hydro crews are moving forward...

Hydro Pleased with John Hart Water Levels

News Justin Goulet - November 21, 2017

Water levels are looking good in the John Hart system. That's the word from BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson. He...

First Generator Shut Down as John Hart Project Surges Ahead

News David Boles - October 5, 2017

Another big move has been made at the John Hart Generating Station. Crews working at the replacement project shut down...

BC Hydro Increasing Flow Rates in Campbell River System

News David Boles - September 18, 2017

B.C Hydro is getting set to ramp up flows down Elk Falls Canyon. Spokesperson Stephen Watson points out this...

Hydro Leaps Into Action At Salmon River Diversion

News David Boles - August 29, 2017

Things are progressing well on decommissioning the Salmon River diversion. The process began after local First Nations expressed concern over...

Campbell River Water System Lookin’ Good

News David Boles - August 2, 2017

All is running smoothly in the Campbell River system. The Upper Reservoir/Buttle lake is operating at just over 219...

Big Progress Being Made At John Hart Project

News David Boles - July 5, 2017

BC Hydro is celebrating a big milestone at the John Hart Generating Station. The last of the underground rock has...

BC Hydro files application to remove Salmon River dam

News Justin Goulet - March 9, 2017

BC Hydro is working to remove a 60-year-old dam on the Salmon River. Spokesperson Stephen Watson says the 8-metre...

Kayak flows in place on Puntledge River

News Justin Goulet - February 19, 2017

BC Hydro is doing a kayak flow down the Puntledge River this weekend. BC Hydro spokesperson, Stephen Watson says there's...

Work starting on turbines for John Hart Generating Station Project

News Justin Goulet - January 31, 2017

The John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project has hit another milestone. Work on the first turbine getting underway. BC Hydro...