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2014 BC Hydro Kootenay Canal

September 28th, 2014 11 Images
The big bath tub, dubbed the Kootenay Canal, sits almost empty during upgrade work to the canal’s lining. — Bruce Fuhr photos
A view from the west end show how wide the canal is before the size narrows.
Massive drilling during construction in the mid-1970s created the channel before the Kootenay Canal Forebay.
View from the canal floow shows the high concrete walls . . .
. . . on the north side of the canal.
The tight, deep channel allows water into the forebay.
The water turns before the forebay.
In the distance crews can be seen getting the liner in place.
The bridge over the canal at the east shows the beginning channel.
The magnificent fall weather has helped with the influx of canal watchers.
The road leads to the main dates at the canal with gets water from the Kootenay River.

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