Site C Camp Relocated for Transmission Line

0:00It's March 27. This is Vancouver News today, your AI-powered local news. BC Hydro plans to relocate most of its huge Site-C work camp to help build a major power transmission line across northern British Columbia. The camp near Fort St. John on the Peace River closes March 31 and key parts like 21 three-story dorms, a site office, and other. Buildings will move to spots between Prince George and Terrace. This setup supports the North Coast Transmission Project, which powers a planned floating liquid natural gas terminal in northwestern BC. Construction on the line kicks off this summer, bringing jobs and energy to the region. Energy Minister Adrian Dix calls it a win-win for everyone in the province. It avoids waste, cuts costs, and time, and boosts the economy without starting from scratch. The camp originally cost $470 million to build and run. Last year, it faced a landfill if no buyer stepped up, but now other groups are negotiating

1:01for extras like the movie theater and gym. With this smart reuse, BC Hydro keys vital infrastructure in play for future projects, paving the way for more northern development.