BC Hydro-Double Overhead Circuit: Upgrading of Electrical Service Infrastructure to Tofino, British Columbia

BC Hydro wishes to upgrade the existing electrical service infrastructure through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve to address increasing demand in the region (Tofino and other remote communities). To complete this work BC Hydro will: 1) Remove the vegetation in the National Park Reserve impeding the construction of the new overhead pole line in the section from the Pacific Rim Highway junction with Ucluelet to approximately the midsection of the circuit to Tofino, 2) Replace ~10 km the current overhead pole line in the same corridor. Construction work includes, removing old poles, installing taller poles at closer spacing, (200+ new poles), tree trimming, and hazard tree removal and upgrading automatic splice connectors and insulators as required. Environmental mitigations will be required to protect aquatic and riparian areas, salmonid habitat, species at risk critical habitat (Hemphillia dromedarius), songbird nesting, old growth forests, cultural resources (culturally modified trees, and traditional use sites), visitor experience and visitor safety. These (and additional consultations) will be addressed as part of the Detailed Impact Assessment process.

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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

 

Latest update

January 30, 2023 - The assessment decision statement has been issued to the proponent.

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Contacts

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (DIA)
250-726-3500
PO Box 280
2040 Pacific Rim Highway
Ucluelet, British Columbia V0R 3A0
Email: Jackie.Arsenault@pc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Detailed Impact Assessment, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2022-02-28

  • Proponent

    BC Hydro

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    83433

Nearby assessments

..within 200 kilometres
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