Stay clear of some parts of the Puntledge River this week as BC Hydro will increase water flows.
Hydro is increasing spill from the Comox Dam starting tonight so they can effectively manage levels at the Comox Lake Reservoir. This comes as freshnet inflows continue to enter the reservoir.
While this increase happens, Hydro says all released water will be directed down the Barber’s Hole, Nymph Falls, and Stotan Falls sections of the system because the powerhouse is currently out of service.
This could lead to flows in these areas going as high as 30 cubic meters per second, double the normal flow for this time of year, until spill reductions start on June 23.
“For public safety, we are issuing an advisory to please stay out of the Barber’s Hole, Nymph Falls, and Stotan Falls section of the Puntledge River, from the diversion dam to the powerhouse,” said Hydro.
They say temporary safety signs will be put in for you to follow, with the advisory to run from Thursday this week to next Monday.
