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September 01, 2011
B.C. Hydro Announces Construction Contract Awarded for Northwest Transmission Line
Construction Contract Awarded for Northwest Transmission Line
Vancouver -- BC Hydro has chosen a contractor to design and build the Northwest Transmission Line (NTL). The successful companies are Valard Construction, a Quanta Services company (NYSE: PWR), and Burns & McDonnell. The team will be responsible for the design, materials procurement and overall construction of the transmission line. The selection follows a competitive process that included a request for qualification that wa... (7 KB) |
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February 23, 2011
Ministry of Environment Announces Northwest Transmission Line Project Approved
VICTORIA -- British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) has received an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Northwest Transmission Line project.
Environment Minister Murray Coell and Forests, Mines and Lands Minister Pat Bell made the decision to grant the environmental assessment certificate after considering the review led by B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).
The proposed $404-million project includes a new 287-kilovolt transmission line, 344-kil... (5 KB) |
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October 04, 2010
BC's Power Play to open Province's Northwest - Northern Miner
Power is the missing ingredient in B.C.'s mineral-rich northwest, and the proposed $404-million Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) could finally bring it to the remote region. (465 KB) |
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April 22, 2010
Power Line Goes to Review - Author Scott Simpson - Vancouver Sun
A proposed $404-million power line would create "major" economic opportunity including mining and renewable power projects in northwest British Columbia, according to BC Transmission Corp.
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December 15, 2009
Mineral Exploration Magazine Article "Electrifying Hwy 37"
It's a strange truth that almost a quarter of British Columbia -- the northwest -- an area bigger than France, does not have access to secure, reliable electricity. Most British Columbians, particularly those in our larger cities, would be shocked to know that many communities still rely on diesel power, and that economic growth is hindered in an area with some of
our highest unemployment rates. Some might refer to the situation as one of the province's embarrassing secrets.
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September 29, 2009
Federal investment in Northwest powerline
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to invest up to $130 million in the construction of the $400 million powerline along the Highway 37 corridor in northwest British Columbia is a vital step towards making this much needed infrastructure project a reality over the next few years.
This support is good news for not only residents of northern British Columbia, but all Canadians. The federal government is to be congratulated and applauded for recognizing the significant oppor... (5 KB) |
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September 17, 2009
Vancouver Sun article in the Business Section
B.C. will build $404M power line now that Ottawa has committed funding.
Click on the link below to read the full article. (999 KB) |
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September 16, 2009
Prime Minister Stephen Harper Announces Canada's Investment In Northwest Transmission Line
Expected to Increase Renewable Energy Potential of Northern British Columbia
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced funding for the construction of the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia, which could eventually connect with Alaska, reflecting Canada's commitment to clean energy.
"Our government is supporting environmentally sound infrastructure and initiatives that promote cleaner, greener energy," said the Prime Minister. ... (2 KB) |
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April 17, 2008
Northwest Power Line Preliminary Findings Released
SMITHERS, B.C. - The Northwest Power Line Coalition released preliminary findings today of a study on the potential benefits of a power line along Highway 37 in northwest British Columbia.
According to preliminary findings provided by Macquarie North America, providing electric power along Highway 37 has the potential to achieve $3.5 billion in capital investments to bring eight mining projects to production. The estimate does not include the Galore Creek project.
The investments have the ... (4 KB) |
