The demand for electricity in B.C. is forecast to increase by approximately 40 per cent in the next 20 years. Site C would help meet B.C.’s long-term electricity needs.

Proposed mitigation measures for the construction of Site C include: support for community services, improvements to local infrastructure, revenues from economic activity, new affordable housing units, additional skills training, and expanded recreation and tourism opportunities.

As part of the environmental review, BC Hydro has assessed the potential effects of Site C on wildlife, and has proposed comprehensive mitigation measures.

BC Hydro and Aboriginal groups are engaged in a thorough consultation process that will continue through all stages of the project. 

Based on the substantial work undertaken to date, BC Hydro concludes the effects of Site C can largely be mitigated through careful project planning, comprehensive mitigation measures and ongoing monitoring during construction and operations.

A new animated video provides a conceptual look at how Site C would be constructed, should it be approved.

Site C would produce among the lowest levels of greenhouse gas emissions, per gigawatt hour, compared to other electricity-generation options.

The construction and operation of Site C would generate economic benefits for British Columbians through job creation, economic development and increased government revenues.