British Columbia Premier David Eby toured the newly renamed John Horgan Dam near Fort St. John on Tuesday, highlighting the facility’s role in providing electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes across the province.
Following his visit, Eby said he was pleased to see the hydroelectric facility firsthand after it was officially renamed in honour of former premier John Horgan.
“I had a great visit today to the newly named John Horgan Dam,” Eby said.
The dam and generating station, located near Fort St. John, are a key part of the province’s electricity grid. Eby pointed out the facility provides clean electricity for approximately 500,000 homes annually.
The province announced earlier this year that the Site C Dam would be renamed the John Horgan Dam to recognize the late premier’s contributions to British Columbia.
The hydroelectric facility remains one of the largest power-generating stations in the province and plays a significant role in supplying electricity to homes and businesses across B.C.
The premier’s visit comes as the province continues to emphasize clean energy development and electricity supply to support population growth and industrial expansion across British Columbia.