BC Hydro has released an update on the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project.

Early site work continues, which includes new construction laydown areas, a new non-public boat ramp into John Hart Reservoir, and power line and fibre optic relocations.

In the last month, environmental monitors found and relocated 147 emerging salamanders from the boat ramp construction area.

This was completed in advance of the main construction work.

BC Hydro’s Board of Directors have provided approval for the project to proceed to construction phase, to begin seismically upgrading the dam beginning in July.

A link to the latest report can be found at Major Projects BC.