BC Hydro seeks bidders for main construction of Site C dam, pending project approval – Tumbler Ridge News

April 16, 2014

CHETWYND – BC Hydro issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) last week for the main construction of the Site C dam, initiating a 16-month process with a contract expected to be awarded in summer 2015.

That is, if the project receives environmental certification and other regulatory permits, authorization and approvals to proceed.

The joint federal-provincial environmental review panel wrapped up its hearings on the Site C project in January 2014 after meetings in Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, West Moberly First Nations, Saulteau First Nations, McLeod Lake Indian Band, Prince George, Doig River First Nation, Halfway River First Nations, Dawson Creek, Peace River, Alberta and Blueberry First Nations communities.

The Joint Review Panel will submit its report to the federal Minister of Environment Leona Aglukkaq, and the Executive Director of the BC Environmental Assessment Office by April 23, 2014.

A decision on the project by Minister Aqlukkaq is expected in the fall of 2014.

The scope of the main construction (civil works) contract includes the construction of the earthfill dam, two diversion tunnels, and a concrete foundation for the generating station and spillways.

BC Hydro released a similar RFQ for the construction and maintenance of worker camps on the north and south banks of the Peace River in early March.