The CDA Corporate Award recognizes organizations whose contributions to the dam industry merit recognition. Up to two awards are offered annually. The award may be based on various criteria, including but not limited to:
Advancing the state of practice;
Innovation and leadership
International cooperation; and
Other contributions that benefit the dam industry at large.
Meet the 2023 recipients:
BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
The B.C. Dam Safety Program (DSP) regulates “freshwater” dams that are licenced under the Water Sustainability Act (WSA). There are approximately 1,900 dams in the province including some of the largest structures in Canada.
In British Columbia, dam owners are responsible for inspection and maintenance of their dams. The province's Dam Safety Officers ensure that dam owners are aware of and are in compliance with the BC Dam Safety Regulation by completing audits, providing education and awareness to dam owners, and maintaining information on each dam in the Provincial Dam Registry. Dam Safety Officers also review and approve project plans for new dams, the rehabilitation of existing dams or the removal of dams, and respond to emergencies and situation call-outs.
We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. Dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management, our highly experienced team of engineers, scientists and technologists provide a complete range of engineering services for nearly every market. Our experts have you covered in all aspects of dam safety management and emergency response. And we care enough to do it right.
The previous recipients are:
2011 - Ontario Power Generation (for Innovation and Leadership)
2016 - Parks Canada
2011 - Hydro Quebec (for International Co-operation)
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