Project type
Water
Project phase
Construction
Project contact
Kiel Wilkie, Manager, Capital Projects, 778-738-2721, kwilkie@lakecountry.bc.ca
Active construction project
No
Schedule
The cofferdam and water bypass system were installed in 2024, with the reconstruction of the main dam scheduled for 2025.
Project budget
The total design and construction budget is $9.025 million. To date, the District has secured $5.5 million in grant funding to support this project.
Project status
In Progress
Project preparations are on going. Active construction expected in spring 2025 for Phase 2.
Project description
The structure responsible for releasing water from the District’s Beaver Lake Dam into Upper Vernon Creek is due for replacement. The project involves constructing a temporary cofferdam in front of the existing structure, followed by the reconstruction of the intake tower. The project scope also includes improving access to lake storage and automating lake releases to enhance operational efficiency.
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