There is currently an outage affecting 1,700 customers on the east side of Saint John Energy. The estimated restoration time is 10 minutes.
Why is this project needed? On June 24, 2025, the SRP Board of Directors approved Management's proposal to convert the Coronado Generating Station (CGS) from coal to natural gas. To support this conversion, a new lateral natural gas pipeline will be permitted and constructed by a third-party gas supplier.
Key project structures such as the earthfill dam, powerhouse, spillways, approach channel, substation and transmission connection to the provincial grid continue to perform well. “Bringing the final generating unit online is a proud moment for everyone at BC Hydro, said Charlotte Mitha, BC Hydro President and CEO.
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