Site C able to produce more power than forecast, leading to demand for more benefits

Hydro has the flexibility to provide additional benefits voluntarily.

Quibell and Hiebert say they’re disappointed by the response and plan to keep pushing for more recognition of the impacts of Site C on their communities.

“We’re not asking for the world. We’re not asking for something that is out of reach,” said Hiebert. “We’re just asking for our fair share of the benefits that come out of this project.”

For now, the focus is on ensuring that the benefits of Site C are maximized for the people who have been most affected by its construction and operation. As the dam continues to generate more power than initially projected, communities in northeast B.C. are hopeful that their calls for increased benefits will be heard and acted upon by the province and B.C. Hydro.