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Work on schedule, shifting into next phase

Early site preparation work was completed by a local Fort Nelson First Nation company, Eh-Cho Dene Enterprises, in summer 2009.

Prior to work beginning, soil sampling and testing was carried out and a soil and environmental management plan was successfully implemented.
 
BC Hydro is the prime contractor during the entire construction phase of the project. Implementation phase work on the project is proceeding on schedule. The civil, structural and limited mechanical works awarded in April 2010 are nearing completion.

All equipment packages required for the project have been secured. Assembly of the air-cooled condenser and the once-through steam generator is currently underway. The next phase of construction and plant commissioning by the General Installation Works contractor was due to start in January 2011.

The project involves working around and within the confines of the existing plant while it is in full operation, except for an approximate six-week shutdown which is expected to begin in early May. During this time, electricity will be purchased from Alberta to meet the region's requirements during the plant outage.

It is anticipated that the gas turbine will be back in service by mid -July 2011.

The project is expected to be completed in November 2011.