BC Hydro is turning the accommodation facility by re purposing it to assist construction of the North Coast Transmission Line project.
85% of the site will be distributed into smaller camps in multiple locations between Prince George and Terrace.
The infrastructure includes 21 modular dormitories, the construction site office and more. This infrastructure will be relocated to the sites between Prince George and Terrace.
BC hydro plans on reusing this infrastructure to meet construction timelines for the North Coast Transmission Line project.
The major benefit that comes from the repurposing is clean reliable power which will unlock economic opportunities in Northern B.C.
Furthermore, the project will twin of the current 500‑kilovolt transmission line between Prince George and Terrace, and north of Terrace to Bob Quinn substation.
This will double the electricity capacity int e region, specially assisting with rapid growth in mining, critical minerals, LNG, port development and technology.
“We are supportive of reusing the Site C camp. As First Nations partners with BC Hydro on Phase 1 of the NCTL project, we want to ensure minimal environmental impacts. Providing new uses for this camp saves construction materials and resources to build new camp infrastructure. These resources can be better used to mitigate impacts on our lands impacted by the NCTL project. We will ensure that this historic project is built efficiently and economically.”–Chief Robert Michell - Stellat’en First Nation; Chief Beverly Ketlo - Nadleh Whut’en First Nation; Chief Priscilla Mueller - Saik’uz First Nation; Chief Dolleen Logan - Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.
Operations on Site C will end on March 21, 2026 and the preparation of the disassembly will begin in the spring.
Construction on the North Coast Transmission Line will start this summer, starting with clearing and access work along the project’s right-of-way.