Crews work to protect transmission structure along the Cheekye River in Squamish
Upgrades also make road to Cat Lake overflow parking accessible to all vehicles
SQUAMISH – BC Hydro crews in Squamish are working on a restoration project in the Cat Lake recreation area along the Cheekye River. The work involves protecting a transmission structure that is at risk because of erosion of the river bank it's built on.
Crews are working to stabilize the slope and reduce erosion by putting logs and rip-rap in place. This work will also help to protect downstream river habitats from sedimentation. The new material will create side channels and pools during high flow periods which will provide refuge for fish. Over the years, the Cheekye River has changed its course, causing erosion at the site where the transmission structure is located.
As a part of the project, BC Hydro crews also recently completed upgrades to the 300 metre-long access road to the overflow parking lot at the recreation site. The improvements now allow for all vehicles to access the parking lot, which was previously only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles.
The project is expected to be complete by September 2015.
For more information please contact:
BC Hydro Media Relations
604 928 6468