No overhead transmission towers at Massey crossing, Richmond council tells BC Hydro

Richmond News

Richmond city council made it very clear to BC Hydro they don’t want overhead transmission lines at the George Massey crossing.

Even if there were a change of government and the plan reverted back to a bridge, they still don’t want large transmission lines over the river crossing.

BC Hydro was updating city council on its plan to replace the current transmission lines that run through the existing tunnel, saying they have three options: an overhead line, a separate tunnel for the transmission line or putting the line in the new immersed tube tunnel.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie said he couldn’t understand why BC Hydro ever considered a “regressive” overhead transmission lines that look like they’re from the 1920s.

“I always struggle to determine just how is that future-oriented,” Brodie told the BC Hydro representatives.

Coun. Carol Day described overhead transmission lines as unsightly, dangerous and an eyesore. …

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