FAQ

The proposed project will generate up to 45 megawatts of clean renewable power into the British Columbia power grid, enough electricity to power approximately 15,000 homes.

Subject to timelines associated with the harmonized federal and provincial environmental assessment process, it is anticipated that construction will commence in 2011 and that start-up, commissioning and commercial operation will take place in 2014.

Kwagis Power is a limited partnership formed under the laws of of British Columbia, the units of which are held by Brookfield Renewable Power Inc. and the 'Namgis First Nation. We are unable to discuss further details of the partnership at this time due to confidentiality provisions in the partnership agreements.

In addition to the Kwagis Power project, we understand that a smaller size run-of-river hydroelectric project is being proposed for the East Fork of the Kokish River by Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., in partnership with the ‘Namgis First Nation.

Yes, the Kokish River project will stop diverting water from the river and generating electricity when the river flow approaches the minimum level identified in the Conditional Water License. It is anticipated that the minimum flow levels will vary throughout the year, reflecting the seasonal life cycle requirements of the different fish species that utilize the lower river.

Primary access to the project will be via the existing Kokish Main Road, which follows the east side of the river, and the Kokish West Main Road located on the west side of the river. It is anticipated that a new bridge will be constructed across the river near the outlet of Ida Lake to provide construction access to the west side of the intake, as well as alternate access to the upper watershed for the forest licensee, TimberWest Forest Corp. and its contractors. All road upgrades and new access will be constructed under permit and in accordance with provincial standards.

No, since the Kokish River Hydroelectric Project will be a run-of-river facility, it will not involve the creation of a reservoir and therefore will not be able to store water to generate electricity later. The Kokish River project will deliver power to the BC Hydro portion of the transmission system grid when adequate water is available to do so. A large number of generation facilities throughout British Columbia and western North America supply power to this grid, as and when they can. During periods when a particular facility cannot generate, power is provided by other suppliers in response to user demand.