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1. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaIn an era of drought, can B.C. rely on Site C and other hydro ...

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   14 hours ago · Behind the one-kilometre earth dam, water being captured will soon turn into an 80-kilometre-long reservoir of stored kinetic power. B.C. Hydro begins filling Site C reservoir in northeastern B.C.

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3. www.sitecproject.com › reservoirFilling the Reservoir - Site C

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   Sep 19, 2024 · Reservoir filling began on August 25, 2024. Filling the reservoir allows us to put the generating station, spillways, turbines and generators into operation. Over a period of up to four months, water will rise by up to three metres per day, creating permanent changes to the shoreline.

4. www.sitecproject.comHome page | Site C

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   Sep 19, 2024 · The Peace River is permanently closed to boaters around the Site C construction area. Being on or near the water around the dam site presents a serious safety risk to boaters and other river users. Read more.

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5. globalnews.ca › hudsons-hope-water-site-c-damNorthern B.C. community blames Site C dam construction for ...

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   1 day ago · A small community in Northern B.C. is facing a big bill for clean water, and is blaming construction on the Site C Dam. The District of Hudson’s Hope, with a population of about 1,000 people, is ...

6. blogs.worldbank.org › en › waterComprehensive dam data is crucial for governance and safety

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   4 days ago · Today, dams and reservoirs represent a significant share of the available built storage, enabling greater control over surface water resources and driving social and economic development. They provide significant benefits to society, allowing water to be stored for potable supply, irrigation, power generation, and flood attenuation.

7. news.yahoo.com › news › columbus-dipping-waterColumbus dipping into reserve water supply amid drought ...

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   Sep 10, 2024 · The city is dipping into backup water supply as local reservoirs slip below normal levels, but no water restrictions are being implemented now.

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   Who is blaming the site C dam?

   • A small community in Northern B.C. is facing a big bill for clean water, and is blaming construction on the Site C Dam. The District of Hudson’s Hope, with a population of about 1,000 people, is upstream on the Peace River from the dam. Residents allege that work to build the megaproject has compromised their water in recent years.

   Northern B.C. community blames Site C dam construction for pricey wat…

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   How much water will rise at Site C dam?

   • Water levels will continue to gradually rise in the coming weeks. The water at the Site C dam has risen by more than 20 metres since the start of fill. The depth at the dam site is more than 30 metres. Above: The Site C dam on September 3, 2024. See more photos of reservoir filling progress in our gallery.

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   Where does Site C water come from?

   • The water used to fill the Site C reservoir comes from the upstream Williston Reservoir. The water is used to generate energy at WAC Bennett Dam, and then Peace Canyon, before it enters the Site C reservoir. In an average year, water flowing into the Williston Reservoir can fill Site C up to 20 times.

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   When will Site C Dam hydroelectric project be fully operational?

   • The $16 billion Site C dam hydroelectric project is expected to be fully operational by fall of 2025. (CBC) After dozens of years of on-again, off-again planning and almost a decade of construction, a single, giant turbine in British Columbia's massive Site C dam will finally start generating its first watts of electricity later this year.

   In an era of drought, can B.C. rely on Site C and other hydro projects?

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9. www.bbc.com › news › articlesDrought dries up lake to reveal sunken Greek village

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   Sep 3, 2024 · Residents of the village of Kallio were forced to evacuate their homes more than 40 years ago to make way for the Mornos dam in southern Greece, which supplies water to the capital, Athens....