MARY RUTH SNYDER
CAMPBELL RIVER – The collaborative relaunch of MajorProjects.ca in 2020 by The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce and BC Hydro is now ready for companies to register.
The web portal provides a streamlined process for suppliers, services, and subcontractor companies to register. This database enables the large contractors or teams bidding on the projects the ability to engage locally in Campbell River and District for any equipment, services to supply requirements they may need.
Chamber Executive Director Mary Ruth Snyder explains, “Our unique collaboration has led to a user-friendly website that provides an excellent opportunity for local suppliers and contractors to connect directly with the general contractor overseeing these hundred-million-dollar projects. BC Hydro’s proposed projects are a tremendous economic driver, ensuring long-term safety and stability for our electricity requirements for decades to come. The John Hart Generating Station replacement project that completed in 2020, and on budget, was an exceptional example of our business engagement and collaborative efforts — we are thrilled to be working with BC Hydro again in this capacity.”
The procurement process for the seismic upgrade projects may begin this summer or fall, with the civil work for the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project up first. The hydromechanical procurement process may begin in late 2021 or 2022. Project site construction at the John Hart Dam may begin in late 2023 pending regulatory and funding approvals. Ladore and Strathcona site construction may begin in 2024.
“All along it’s about having businesses being aware of the projects, be able to follow them along, and know about the engagement with the project contractors,” says BC Hydro’s Communications Lead for the three dam safety projects, Stephen Watson. “We really appreciate the Chamber’s ongoing partnership in this important business coordination. Companies should ideally register by the end of summer, as at this stage, the site is the only means to coordinate engagement with the bidding contractors will be managed through majorproject.ca.”
Campbell River & District Chamber members can register at no charge. Members of other Vancouver Island chambers, Vancouver Island Construction Association, and Vancouver Island Economic Alliance can register for a one-time fee of $100. If a business ultimately becomes a member of the Chamber, then their $100 fee will be rebated. Simply click on REGISTER found under Suppliers & Job Seekers.
Information for individual job seekers will be provided closer to the construction period. The portal itself will not be taking individual job applications.
For More Information contact Mary Ruth Snyder, Executive Director, Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce @ 250.650.7575, or Stephen Watson, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, BC Hydro @ 250.616.9888
