Energy & Mining

Blue Lake Hydroelectric Expansion

Underground powerhouse and tunnel works for a hydropower expansion in remote Southeast Alaska.

Tunnel, powerhouse and penstock engineering for a run-of-river expansion.

All works were executed in an inaccessible site, requiring prefabrication, logistics planning and a rigorous temporary works regime.

Scope of work

  • Tunnels & Underground Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Construction Management
Blue Lake Hydroelectric Expansion — Sitka, AK
Blue Lake Hydroelectric Expansion, Sitka, AK. Hoffman Tunnels provided tunnel and underground design, engineering and construction-phase support.

Project facts

Setting
Remote, coastal
Works
Powerhouse + tunnels
Access
Restricted
Completion
2021
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