Wedgemount Creek Hydroelectric Project

DESCRIPTION

Installation and commissioning a 5.4-megawatt run of river hydroelectric project.

OUR ROLE

North Construction successfully planned, fused, and installed a 30” HDPE penstock and commissioned the intake and powerhouse structures in a remote environment. Through coordinated execution, the team completed instream works to divert creek flows into a newly constructed channel, enabling power production. The work was delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Site access and safety for a remote project
  • Fusing large diameter HDPE pipe
  • Installation of a buried HDPE penstock and power cable
  • Installation and use for construction of highline cable crane
  • Installation of surface mounted penstock and power cable
  • Completion of the powerhouse and intake structures

LOCATION AND YEAR

Whistler, BC, Canada (2021-2022)

CLIENT

Concord Green Energy

CATEGORY

Hydroelectric, Creek Diversion