Flow Facts: 3 February to 9 February 2023

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2793.34 feet to 2793.19 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge is currently 33 m3/s and will be maintained between 32 m3/s and 34 m3/s for the duration of the winter period.  Changes to the current discharge rate will be communicated through Flow Facts.
  • Thirty (30) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with approximately fifteen to thirty (15 – 30) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

Flow Facts: 27 January to 2 February 2023

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2793.60 feet to 2793.34 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge is currently 33 m3/s and will be maintainedbetween 32 m3/s and 34 m3/s for the duration of the winter period.  Changes to the current discharge rate will be communicated through Flow Facts.
  • Seventeen (17) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with approximately fifteen to twenty (15 – 20) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

Flow Facts: 20 January to 26 January 2023

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2793.79 feet to 2793.60 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge is currently 33 m3/s and will be maintained between 32 m3/s and 34 m3/s for the duration of the winter period.  Changes to the current discharge rate will be communicated through Flow Facts.
  • Eighteen (18) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with approximately ten (10) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

Flow Facts: 13 January to 19 January 2023

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from  2793.97 feet to 2793.79 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge is currently 33 m3/s and will be maintained between 32 m3/s and 34 m3/s for the duration of the winter period.  Changes to the current discharge rate will be communicated through Flow Facts.
  • Twenty (20) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with approximately ten to twenty (10-20) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

This month, Rio Tinto is celebrating the completion of the Kemano T2 Project, securing sustainable operations in B.C. for decades to come. Read more about this milestone in the final Project Update.

It’s with mixed emotions that I am introducing the last Kemano T2 Project update. We are extremely proud of the work accomplished these past years but saddened to leave such a unique area where Mother Nature is in charge.

The recently completed Kemano T2 Tunnel has been generating power since the Operational Commissioning process was successfully completed in the summer. Both tunnels are now operating simultaneously to feed the Kemano Powerhouse after T1 operated on its own for more than 70 years.

This brings to a close what has been an extraordinary project delivered by so many, past and present. I am honored and moved to witness the result of the work of generations of workers over 3 decades. We were grateful to have been presented with the 2022 Tunnel Achievement Award for Project Excellence in September.

This award recognizes successfully completed projects that demonstrate innovation and teamwork and provide benefits to the community, and it is the first time the Tunnel Achievement Award has recognized a private-sector project!

We have completed the demobilization of the project. A small team finalized the last of the non-waterway works during the past weeks.

We have started the implementation of the revegetation plan, about which you will find more information in this Project Update.

Our goal was to deliver the Kemano T2 Project safely, in respect of the environment and surrounding communities, and I can proudly say, mission accomplished!

Alf Garnett, Project Manager
Kemano T2 Project

Flow Facts: 18 November to 24 November 2022

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2795.72 feet to 2795.57 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge was recently reducedfrom ~40 m3/s to 34 m3/s. It will likely be maintainedbetween 32 m3/s and 34 m3/s for the duration of the winter period.  Changes to the current discharge rate will be communicated through Flow Facts.
  • Sixteen (16) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with thirty to sixty (30-60) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

Flow Facts 4 November to 10 November 2022

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2796.36 feet to 2796.01 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge is being maintained at ~40 m3/s. Changes to the current discharge rate will be communicated through Flow Facts.
  • Twelve (12) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with forty to sixty (40 to 60) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

Flow Facts: 21 October to 27 October 2022

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2796.76 feet to 2796.55 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge is currently ~60 m3/s, and will be reduced to 40 m3/s on 28 October, where it will be maintained for the winter period.
  • Sixteen (16) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with forty to sixty (40 to 60) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

Flow Facts: 7 October to 13 October 2022

  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2797.26 feet to 2797.02 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway discharge is currently ~60 m3/s, and will be reducedto 60 m3/s by tomorrow, 14 October 2022.
  • Four (4) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with five (5) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.

Flow Facts: 30 September to 6 October 2022

  • Reservoir level has decreased in the past 7 days from 2797.52 feet to 2797.26 feet.
  • Skins Lake Spillway is currently ~60 m3/s, where it will be maintained for another week. Further spillway discharge rates will be determined based on weather conditions and other factors.
  • One (1) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with two (2) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.