BC Hydro has selected Peace River Hydro Partners as the preferred proponent for the main civil works contract for the Site C hydro project.
BC Hydro said main civil works is the largest single contract for the construction of the Site C project, and includes the construction of an earthfill dam, two diversion tunnels and a concrete foundation for the generating station and spillways.
Work under this contract is expected to create approximately 8,000 person-years of employment over the eight-year contract, along with business opportunities for local, regional and Aboriginal businesses.
Approximately 1,500 people will be working on main civil works at the peak of construction.
A contract is expected to be awarded by early 2016.
BC Hydro president and chief executive officer Jessica McDonald said: “We are pleased to see a strong response to the procurement of the main civil works contract, and are encouraged by the competitive pricing of the preferred proponent.
“The rigorous competitive selection process has reconfirmed the project budget for the largest Site C contract, and has also ensured we got the best value for our customers.”
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