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Elko dam project on indefinite hold
Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area B Director Stan Doehle reported May 6 that upgrade work to the Elko Dam has been put on indefinite hold by BC Hydro.
“They said it’s not needed,” Doehle said, admitting it is bad news. “It’s quite a blow to our area,” he said.
“After analyzing the results of the Elko Dam & Generating Station study, the option that has been selected is deferral of the project. Deferral was selected as BC Hydro determined that, based on current forecasts, it will not have an energy need when the project was scheduled to come into service,” BC Hydro’s website confirmed.
“In the future, when there is a need for additional energy, and as part of BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan process, the redevelopment options for the Elko facility will be revisited. BC Hydro will continue to operate the Elko dam and spillway and ensure the facility is maintained to mitigate any safety or environmental concerns.”
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