Electricity Arrived on Denman Island in October 1956
infrastructure · October 1956 · Denman Island
In October 1956, Denman Island received modern electrical service for the first time via a submarine cable laid by the British Columbia Power Commission, marking a significant development for the community.
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Sources
- “October 1956 was a very important month...the British Columbia Power Commission laid down an electric submarine cable, bringing modern electrical services to the community for the first time.” — The Islands Grapevine – July 15th, 2021 (July 15th, 2021)
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