The John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project located on the Campbell River a short distance north-west of the township of Campbell River, on Vancouver Island British Columbia, is a design, build, finance, maintenance and rehabilitation brown field project, replacing the existing John Hart Generation Station build in 1947. The new three-turbine, 132MW hydroelectric power generating station, includes three 46MW generating unit underground powerhouse, 2.1 kilometers of water passage tunnels and a water bypass system to protect downstream fish habitat. The facilities along the Campbell River system not only generate clean and reliable electricity to over 80,000 homes, but also contribute to the surrounding communities by providing such services as flood control, domestic water supply and recreation.
The John Hart Generating Station project is recognised as a case study for technical and innovative solutions, including winning multiple awards: The Tunnel Association Canada project excellence and the Canadian Hydropower Association outstanding project of the year award, the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships National Gold Award for Project Financing, the P3 Bulletin "Best Water/Energy Project" Award as well as the "Projects Grand Prix".