Spuzzum Creek Power Corp. ("SCPC") is developing the 18 MW Spuzzum Creek hydroelectric project and the 5 MW Sakwi Creek hydroelectric project in British Columbia. Confederation Power owns 71.9 percent of SCPC, and works with a local joint venture partner to advance the projects.
Spuzzum Creek Hydroelectric Project
Capacity: 18 MW
Status: Advanced Development
The Spuzzum Creek Project is being designed as an 18 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant. The project is located in the Lillooett Range of the Coast Mountains in south western British Columbia. The energy produced by the 295 m head project will connect to the 69 kV BCTC grid approximately 1 km away. Hydrology studies have been completed using nearby watersheds with long-term flow gauges, combined with over 3 years of on-site stream flow gauge data.
All field work related to environmental assessment requirements is complete, with final reports issued for hydrology, wildlife, vegetation, archaeological, and geo-technical/geo-hazard. The Water Licensing process is in the later stages. The project works are situated on crown lands and we expect land tenure to be granted following completion of the water licensing process. Recently, the Province of British Columbia and Spuzzum First Nation have agreed to develop specific terms of reference for future consultation and accommodation discussions. Confederation Power is preparing to bid this project into the expected 2008 BC Hydro Clean Power Call.
Sakwi Creek Hydroelectric Project
Capacity: 5 MW
Status: Contracted
The Sakwi Creek Project is being designed as a 5 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant. The project is located just west of Harrison Lake in the Pacific Range of the Coast Mountains in southwestern BC. The energy produced by the 750 m of head will connect into the BC Hydro System feeder at 25 kV. A stream flow gauging station was installed in May 2006. Environmental investigations are ongoing, with the aquatic resources, hydrology, terrestrial, navigational, and archaeological studies all underway. Full rights to the site will only be granted following completion of the water licensing process. The project obtained a 30-year PPA from BC Hydro in the BC Hydro F2006 call for tenders. We expect to complete construction of the Sakwi Creek project in 2010.
