Bear Creek Hydro Project

The Bear Creek Hydro Project is a barge access only generation station is located near the town of Sechelt, British Columbia.

This run-of-river hydro project has the two power stations, Upper Bear and Lower Bear, which have a total capacity of 20 MW.

The two stations are situated 8 Km from each other and will be connect to the BC Hydro Clowhom generation station via a new 138kV transmission line constructed in partnership with Hydromax Energy Ltd.

Construction commenced in July 2010. Upon completion Bear Hydro Project will be providing electricity to BC Hydro under the Standard Offer Program.

Specifications

Regional ownership: 100%
Construction started: Jul. 2010
10 Km Northeast of Sechelt Creek Facility

Hydraulic Head: 500 m / 125 m (Upper / Lower)
Capacity: 20 MW
13.7 km of new 138 KV, single wood pole transmission line