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Construction Update - March 7, 2024

8 March 2024

Columbia Valley site in late fall

Central Site Progress

  • Micro Hydro Solar PV Project is complete but experiencing some operational issues, which are being worked on
  • Blower controller parts for individual blower operation & on/off blower timer function are being sourced
  • The Grinder/Mixer has arrived on site and was placed on the receiving pad until commissioning

Columbia Valley Site Progress

  • BC Hydro electrical supply was completed on Monday January 22
  • The Grinder/Mixer has not yet arrived, but is expected this spring
  • Asphalt pad shouldering has not occurred due to winter conditions

Elk Valley Site Progress

  • BC Hydro has provided the RDEK with a power supply redesign that provides 2 power poles that feeds an RDEK meter pole. Underground service from the meter pole to the MCC room/shipping container will be required to complete power supply to site. The base plate and meter pole have been installed
  • The RDEK has engaged an electrical contractor to complete the power supply to the MCC room

Planned Work for Next Progress Period

  • Grinder Mixer shipment preparations for Invermere and Sparwood
  • RDEK electrical contractor to complete power supply connection to meter pole and underground service to MCC room
  • BC Hydro power supply installation
  • Blower electrical individual control and timer installs for each site
  • Air distribution piping installation for all sites