The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. In 1961, a major rock fall occurred in the tunnel delivering water to the turbines in the Kemano Powerhouse. Inspection and repair were needed. J.T. (Dale) Madill, Manager of BC Power Operations, inspected Penstock 2 together in a rubber raft, June 1961. The raft was recommended by Alcan head office, Montreal as the safest method to ride down with the water. To communicate, a hammer would be used on the penstock, a series of blows signaling stop, open the valve, and danger. The latter would not be needed "as there will be no danger". The raft had got hung up in the flat portion and had to be pushed along to the next incline. This plaque commemorates this event.
Custodial History
Donated by Bev and Carl Whicher. Ken Haun is Bev's father.
Scope and Content
Teletype sheet explaining the Penstock at Kemano, and the procedure to ride rubber rafts through them to locate a fault.
Notes
This sheet is related to plaque under 2021.51.3a (under artifacts).
Photo depicts the Prepakt aggregate conveyor in foreground during operations at elbow (seen in distance), Elevation 210'. View is looking upstream along No. 2 penstock.
Photo depicts the Prepakt aggregate conveyor in foreground during operations at elbow (seen in distance), Elevation 210'. View is looking upstream along No. 2 penstock.
Notes
Alcan ID no. 5793. -- Penstock No. 2 was completed after the smelter had started aluminum production in 1954 with Penstock No. 1. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts a worker watching as a 19-ton horizontal penstock liner is transported on an aerial tramway from Camp No. 5 to Camp No. 1600.
Notes
Alcan ID no. 2KR-81. -- This liner was the first and largest of the penstock liners. -- Penstock No. 2 was completed after the smelter had started aluminum production in 1954 with Penstock No. 1. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts the unlined rock tunnel of horizontal penstock No. 2 at Elevation 210'. View is looking at platform at base of 48 degree inclined raise to 1685' Elevation.
Photo depicts the unlined rock tunnel of horizontal penstock No. 2 at Elevation 210'. View is looking at platform at base of 48 degree inclined raise to 1685' Elevation.
Notes
Alcan ID no. 2KR-10. -- Penstock No. 2 was completed after the smelter had started aluminum production in 1954 with Penstock No. 1. Alcan Collection
Photograph of looking towards camp 5 from Horetzky Creek muck pile at Kemano. A vehicle is running on the road on the right. Creek is visible on the left. Mountains on either side and background.
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking towards camp 5 from Horetzky Creek muck pile at Kemano. A vehicle is running on the road on the right. Creek is visible on the left. Mountains on either side and background.
Photo depicts men on the tramway used for moving equipment and workers up the mountain. View is looking down on the Kemano Valley. Depicted lowering penstock liner.
Photo depicts men on the tramway used for moving equipment and workers up the mountain. View is looking down on the Kemano Valley. Depicted lowering penstock liner.
Photo depicts project management meeting for the symbolic throwing of the switch for tunnel breakthrough. Present from left are Mr. Madsen, M.K. Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Franklin Matthias, Alcan Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Reed, M.K. Area Engineer; Mr. Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager; Mr. Roestad, Alcan Resident Engineer; Mr. Whitey Davis, M.K. General Underground Superintendent; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Alcan Vice President, seen here ready to throw the switch; Mr. V. Rland, M.K Superintendent at Horetzky.
Photo depicts project management meeting for the symbolic throwing of the switch for tunnel breakthrough. Present from left are Mr. Madsen, M.K. Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Franklin Matthias, Alcan Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Reed, M.K. Area Engineer; Mr. Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager; Mr. Roestad, Alcan Resident Engineer; Mr. Whitey Davis, M.K. General Underground Superintendent; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Alcan Vice President, seen here ready to throw the switch; Mr. V. Rland, M.K Superintendent at Horetzky.
Notes
Alcan ID no. KR-1499. -- M.K. refers to Morrison-Knudsen Company, contractor for the Project. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts four workers on the "Prepakt" intrusion grout pumping jumbo. Insert valves and hoses run from the pumping jumbo.
Notes
Alcan ID no. KR-1476. -- Job occurred over a two-day period, November 23-24, 1953. -- Four holes are pumped simultaneously and average advance of grouting approximately 4' per hour. -- Prepakt aggregate are small rocks poured in around liner. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts a miner beside the penstock liner which is being lowered from the 2600' level.
Notes
Alcan ID no. KR-1386. -- Note the bridle assembly. -- Liners were lowered on a dolly on a 140-ton hoist, then transferred to skid rails for the final journey. Alcan Collection
Photo depicts the aggregate stockpile at Horetzky, being built up to a total of 120,000 cubic yards for the power tunnel lining. View is looking south from the top of the batch plant.
Photo depicts the aggregate stockpile at Horetzky, being built up to a total of 120,000 cubic yards for the power tunnel lining. View is looking south from the top of the batch plant.
