In January 2016, a large rockfall occurred at Gallagher Lake, crushing the reinforced concrete siphon below which conveys irrigation water to agricultural properties in the RDOS Area C. An internal repair was completed, during which time a 1.2 meter diameter pipe was grouted in place. This repair has allowed for continued use of the canal, operating at a 32% reduction in supply capacity.

Repair and re-routing options were reviewed by the Town and Osoyoos Indian Band.

Scope included 400KVA 600-480V Step Down Xfmer, 250KW 480V Diesel Genset, 300KW 480V UPS, 2-480V 600A MCC Line Ups, 2-CP, and a Scada Communications.

Fun Fact:

The pump system has three sources of power, dual redundancy pumps, power, and controls…. to ensure the facility will keep the water flowing no matter what to the valuable agricultural down stream!