The Crown corporation admits a safety hazard had been identified in 2016 and says all underground vaults at risk have been decommissioned
It was recommended that the Burrard vault and others be replaced by 2018. Many were, but the one on Burrard was removed from the scope of work in favour of replacing equipment on another vault in Gastown.
An explosion and fire broke out outside the Marine Building in downtown Vancouver on Feb. 24, 2023. B.C. Hydro now admits a faulty underground electrical vault was to blame. “I sincerely apologize to the individuals and businesses that were affected, as well as to those who live or work nearby and our employees,” said O’Riley. “We let you down and this should have never happened.
• B.C. Hydro is working “fully and transparently” with its regulators including WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Utilities Commission, and will share what it learns with other utilities. “I hope that it’s front-page news, because my customers will feel much more comfortable about walking along Burrard Street,” said Neate on Thursday.
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