Hesquiaht First Nation - Ahtaapq Creek Hydropower Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: British Columbia, Canada
Source: Infrastructure Canada
The project will increase the energy efficiency through construction of a 350 kW hydropower project at Ahtaapq Creek. The project will replace the diesel generated power that currently supplies Hot Springs Cove Village. The Village is an isolated community on the west coast of Vancouver Island that fully relies on diesel as a source of power generation. The system services a school, health centre,
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Residential, Commercial, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Infrastructure Canada
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project will increase the energy efficiency through construction of a 350 kW hydropower project at Ahtaapq Creek. The project will replace the diesel generated power that currently supplies Hot Springs Cove Village. The Village is an isolated community on the west coast of Vancouver Island that fully relies on diesel as a source of power generation. The system services a school, health centre, band office, lodge and water treatment plant as well as homes in the community. The project works include: - construction of the intake, headpond and dam; - construction of a penstock, powerhouse and distribution line; - construction of the tributary intake system including applicable catchments, squamish crossing, trench baffle wall, and sill; - construction of the powerhouse; and, - related works. |
Original sector | Green Energy |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | British Columbia |
Source
Source | Infrastructure Canada |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Residential, Commercial, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2026-02-01 |
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