Site C and agriculture
More than 99 per cent of Class 1 to 5 agricultural lands in the Peace Agricultural Region will not be affected by Site C. And a $20 million agriculture compensation fund will benefit agriculture production in the region.
5,000 people attend Site C job fairs
BC Hydro and its contractors have completed the latest round of Site C job fairs and business networking sessions in northern B.C.
Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement
BC Hydro is committed to meeting its obligation to consult and accommodate Aboriginal groups, where appropriate. Consultation and engagement with Aboriginal groups about Site C began in 2007 and is continuing through the construction period.
BC Hydro provides $50,000 for transitional housing in Fort St. John
BC Hydro provided information today on funding for emergency and transitional housing programs in Fort St. John.
Commitment to Local Economy and Jobs
BC Hydro and its contractors are committed to providing economic opportunities for northern residents and businesses.
BC Hydro and Fort St. John reach agreement-in-principle on Community Measures Agreement
BC Hydro and the City of Fort St. John have reached an agreement-in-principle on a Community Measures Agreement related to the construction of the Site C Clean Energy Project.
Site C job fairs and business networking sessions coming to northern communities
BC Hydro and its contractors are hosting job fairs and business networking sessions in northern communities for workers and businesses interested in the Site C project.
Site C business-to-business networking sessions and job fairs coming to northern communities
The BC Chamber of Commerce and BC Hydro are holding business-to-business networking sessions that will provide an opportunity for businesses from local, regional and Aboriginal communities to meet with the main civil works contractor for the Site C Project.
BC Hydro awards contract for Site C main civil works to Peace River Hydro Partners
BC Hydro and Peace River Hydro Partners have reached agreement on a contract for the Site C main civil works.
Site C and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Site C will produce among the lowest lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, per gigawatt hour, compared to other forms of electricity generation – and significantly less than fossil fuel sources.