ATCO Two Rivers Lodge opened its doors in 2016 to support the construction of the Site C Dam. Designed by ATCO Structures to deliver full‑service, hotel‑like accommodations in a remote northern environment, the lodge provided a safe, comfortable home away from home for thousands of workers over the course of the project.

For ten years, the lodge operated around the clock, adapting to the evolving needs of a massive construction site, and even a global pandemic. Throughout it all, they maintained the highest standards of hospitality, safety, and care.

The lodge was the first of its kind to achieve and maintain four different ISO certifications, including: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems); ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental management Systems); ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management); and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management). 

Hundreds of ATCO employees contributed to the success of Two Rivers Lodge: housekeepers, janitors, cooks, maintenance staff, security, administrators, leaders, and support teams who showed up day after day in all conditions.

Many team members were there from the beginning or spent years on site, building careers, friendships, and a culture rooted in care. Some became supervisors, mentors and leaders, while others moved on to lead the next ATCO Frontec project. Their commitment made it possible to operate safely and efficiently through workforce surges and the long arc of a complex project.

At a glance:

• 2,300+ guests at peak, operating at more than 98% capacity
• 500+ arrivals and departures in a single day, managed seamlessly behind the scenes
• 293,000+ check-ins and check-outs completed
• 457,000+ beds laundered and made
• 65,000+ towels supplied
• 1,000+ laundry truckloads coordinated

Behind the scenes:

• 1,685 rooms cleaned in a single day at peak demand
  → Supported by a 58-person housing team
• Nearly 22,000 assets maintained across the lodge
• 108,000+ maintenance work orders completed
  → Keeping A/C running, hot showers flowing, and systems operating at peak performance

Food services were the heart of life at the lodge. With over 9.85 million meals served, safety and quality never wavered. More than 3,650 kitchen toolbox safety meetings were held, reinforcing daily commitments to food safety, teamwork, and excellence.

At peak operations, 60 kitchen and dining staff worked each day to keep up with demand.

The scale of food service at Two Rivers Lodge is perhaps best illustrated by 2023, its largest purchasing year that saw its largest single day delivery valued at over $136,000. One standout service featured a prime rib dinner served to hundreds of guests at a cost of $18,000—just one night in the life of a high‑volume camp kitchen.

Two Rivers Lodge was more than a work camp. For a decade it was part of the community of Fort St. John.

ATCO Frontec partnered with regional suppliers, and actively supported community initiatives, from donating unused food to the Salvation Army, to supporting local families at Christmas, to everyday choices that prioritized waste reduction and responsible operations.

Whether through employment, purchasing, or simple acts like donating recyclables—returning roughly $260 per day back to the community, the lodge worked to ensure its presence left a positive and lasting impact.

ATCO Frontec is proud to have supported BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project from first check‑in, to final checkout, creating a true home away from home for thousands of workers.

While the lodge’s doors may have closed, its legacy will be carried forward in the people who worked there, the community of workers it supported, and the expertise that will inform future projects.

Ten years. Thousands of stories. One remarkable chapter.