Skagit Tours: New and Improved for 2016
June 30, 2016
A new vessel, the Alice Ross IV, is making its debut on the Diablo Lake Boat Tours in 2016.
Massive Moving Project Supports Replacement of Transformers at Ross Dam Powerhouse
June 16, 2016
For the first time since Ross Dam and its powerhouse went into service in the 1950s, Seattle City Light is replacing the large transformers that convert electricity generated at the powerhouse to higher voltage for transmission to Seattle.
Seattle City Light Testing New Skagit Tours Boat, Alice Ross IV
January 4, 2016
Construction is complete on Seattle City Light’s new tour boat, the Alice Ross IV, and sea trials are underway to test the boat before it begins service for Skagit Tours on Diablo Lake this summer.
Ross barge landing back in service
December 24, 2015
The barge landing at Diablo Lake – the only way to bring in heavy gear to the Ross powerhouse – has been restored to service four months ahead of schedule.
Barge Landing on Diablo Lake Reaches Milestone
November 19, 2015
Seattle City Light’s contractor for a heavy barge landing dock on Diablo Lake at the utility’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project has reached an important milestone.
Diablo Lake Lowering Delayed Until Sept. 23
September 10, 2015
Seattle City Light is delaying the start of a drawdown of Diablo Lake until Sept. 23.
Seattle City Light Crews Defend Skagit Hydroelectric Project from Fire
August 26, 2015
Seattle City Light crews are working today to reduce the risk of additional damage to the Skagit Hydroelectric Project from the advancing Goodell Creek Fire and are preparing to start repairs to damaged transmission lines.
Seattle City Light Evacuates Diablo as Goodell Creek Fire Approaches
August 19, 2015
Seattle City Light started evacuating employees Wednesday from the town of Diablo and helped evacuate visitors at the North Cascades Institute’s Environmental Learning Center on Diablo Lake and at the Ross Lake Resort as the Goodell Creek Fire approached facilities at the utility’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project.
Diablo Lake to Be Lowered for Construction Work
August 19, 2015
To continue construction of a new heavy barge landing dock, Seattle City Light will lower the water level of Diablo Lake at the utility’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project by up to 10 feet. The drawdown will start on Sept. 10 and take up to six days to complete. Low lake levels are scheduled to last until Nov. 5.
Construction Crews Make Progress on Diablo Lake Barge Landing
July 10, 2015
Construction crews continue to make progress on a project to build a permanent replacement for a barge landing on Diablo Lake at our Skagit Hydroelectric Project.