FORT ST. JOHN – BC Hydro and its contractor, ATCO Two Rivers Lodging Group, have reached a milestone in the construction of the Site C worker accommodation lodge. The second phase of the lodge – which adds 900 rooms and key amenities – has been completed on time and on budget.
The Site C worker lodge is being constructed in three phases. The first phase, which was completed in February 2016, included 300 rooms and temporary amenity facilities. Phase two of the camp brings the total number of rooms to 1,200 and includes the full dining hall and kitchen, lounge and fitness facility. The final phase is on track to be completed later this summer when all 1,600 rooms will be available for Site C construction workers.
ATCO Two Rivers Lodging Group was awarded the eight-year $470-million contract to complete the design, construction, partial financing, operation and maintenance of the worker accommodation lodge. This contract includes the creation of approximately 360 positions during the construction and operation of the lodge. ATCO Two Rivers Lodging is recruiting locally for these positions.
Some of the ATCO workforce during construction and operations includes: maintenance technicians, carpenters, electricians, HVAC technicians, general labour, front desk clerks, cooks, general kitchen help, salad and sandwich makers, bakers and dishwashers.
There are now more than 1,200 British Columbians working on the Site C project, according to BC Hydro’s latest employment statistics.
