A Burnaby industrial contractor has been awarded a major project for the Site C mega-dam in Fort St. John that is worth $70 million.
BC Hydro announced today (July 29) Mitchell Installations Ltd. has been chosen to complete the mechanical construction work of the generating station, spillways and other related facilities at Site C.
The hydro company says Mitchell Installations Ltd. will mobilize on-site this fall and the work is expected to be completed in 2024.
"Mitchell Installations Ltd. is committed to creating Indigenous and apprentice employment and training opportunities," a news release reads.
Mitchell Installations has also worked on the Burrard Generating Station (cooling water gates replacement), the Mica Dam, upgrades to the Ruskin Dam, skid fabrication at Noram, Cleveland Dam, Cheakamus Generating Station and the North Vancouver Waste Water Plant.
"BC Hydro is committed to following rigorous standards for all its procurement activities," the release continues.
"The balance of plant mechanical contract was awarded following a comprehensive evaluation and due diligence process."
