Douglas Lake Ranch Transmission 3 - Phase Line Relocation

BC Hydro plans to complete Phase 2 of the DY-0476 Douglas Lake Ranch (DLR) Project (the Project). Phase 1 construction was completed in 2021 and involved the relocation of Merritt 25F144 overhead (OH) transmission lines between Nicola Substation (NIC) and DLR Substation. Phase 2 of the Project will complete Merritt 24F144 OH relocation within Upper Nicola Band Reserve Lands (Douglas Lake 3). The following works will be conducted by BC Hydro as part of the Project: Overhead distribution line relocation along Corral Road (Removal of 11 poles, Replacement of two (2) poles); and Overhead distribution line relocation along Douglas Lake Road (Installation of two (2) new poles, Replacement of 14 existing poles, Installation of six (6) pole anchors).

Latest update

June 12, 2023 – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
3 Notice of Determination - June 12, 2023
2 Mitigation Measures List PDF (140 KB) June 12, 2023
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - March 21, 2023

Contacts

EPOD - PYR
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environmental Protection and Operations Directorate PYR
101 - 401 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3R2
Email: ec.eerpy-eapyr.ec@canada.ca


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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.

  • Location

    • Douglas Lake IR 3 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2023-03-21

  • Proponent

    BC Hydro

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    84425

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...within 200 kilometres
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