Construction of BC Hydro’s North Coast Transmission Line set to begin next year

By Jake Wray- Terrace STandard

Construction of BC Hydro’s $3 billion North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the aim of bringing more electricity to the region by 2032.

The project will be built in two phases: construction of the first segment from Prince George to Glenannan is expected to start in summer 2026 with a target in-service date of fall 2030, while the second phase from Glenannan to Terrace will follow in fall 2026, aiming to be operational by summer 2032.

BC Hydro says the new line is needed to meet growing demand from residential, commercial, and industrial users in Northern B.C., where the existing 500-kilovolt transmission system is at capacity.