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November 2, 2023 Update

2 November 2023

Here are a few highlights of the current progress on the construction of the organics receiving facilities:

Central Site Progress

  • The solar array footings and rough wiring for the solar panels is complete. Micro Hydro Solar PV Project and the generator has been ordered.
  • Construction continues on the site storage area
  • The lock block headwall for the processing lines is complete

Columbia Valley Site Progress

  • The BC Hydro electrical supply design is in process
  • Meetings have been held with the electrical and general contractor for siting the receiving pad.

Elk Valley Site Progress

  • The BC Hydro electrical supply design is in process
  • The RDEK has received Statutory Right of Way (SRW) documents for placement of a guy in MoTI Right of Way. Completion of the documents by RDEK is in process

Next Steps:

  • All sites, receiving pad excavation, forming and concrete placement and curing
  • All sites, electrical sub to place distribution wiring from MCC room to blower and lighting locations
  • All sites receipt of blower units for installation
  • Receiving pads and lock block headwalls for Sparwood and Invermere
  • Gravel shouldering around asphalt pads all sites