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Portage Mountain Dam Blast Clears Final Barrier
Sept 14 report from Hudson Hope BC describes Premier Bennett’s 4 30 pm detonation blasting the dike at Portage Mountain to allow the three 48 foot tunnels to divert water for a dam project. Dike rubble cleared and water begins to flow as workers move in to finish clearing the passage. The piece reflects relief after years of legal and political struggle for BCs dam and power development. It also notes a village meeting in Chetwynd establishing a pound for animals and plans for a fire department appointment.
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W.A.C. Bennett
Portage Mountain
B.C
Canada
Chetwynd