Tag Archives: Puntledge Generation Station

Puntledge Generation Station

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Katherine

The 24 MW Puntledge Generation Station was built in 1912 – there have been substantial upgrades to the system since then…  

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Puntledge Generation Station penstock

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Katherine

Looking up to Powerhouse Road A look at the lower section of 3.0 m diameter welded steel pipe used for the approximately 3.8 km section of penstock that supplies the Puntledge Generation Station. Looking down to the Puntledge Generation Station

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Pipeline graffiti

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

Artistry on the Puntledge Generation Station penstock pipeline [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.266689270121458.1073742037.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″] Images are also in a standalone album…

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Island Signs

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

Island Signs – this one one the access road to BC Hydro’s Puntledge Generation Station. It’s an important sign as the level of the Puntledge River can change rapidly due to changes in discharge from Comox Lake into the Upper … Continue reading →

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