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2023
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The approach channel is lined with several layers, including a final layer of rip rap. Water will flow down the approach channel, then pass through the intakes and into the powerhouse to generate electricity.
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The approach channel is lined with several layers, including a final layer of rip rap. Water will flow down the approach channel, then pass through the intakes and into the powerhouse to generate electricity. | October 2023
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The approach channel is lined with several layers, including a final layer of rip rap. Water will flow down the approach channel, then pass through the intakes and into the powerhouse to generate electricity. | October 2023
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The approach channel carries water around the dam through the intakes at centre. The water travels through the intakes and down six penstocks to the turbine generating units.
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The approach channel carries water around the dam through the intakes at centre. The water travels through the intakes and down six penstocks to the turbine generating units. | October 2023
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The approach channel carries water around the dam through the intakes at centre. The water travels through the intakes and down six penstocks to the turbine generating units. | October 2023
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There are six intakes at the top end of each penstock that carry water into the turbine runner units. The intakes are protected with trash racks to filter larger debris.
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There are six intakes at the top end of each penstock that carry water into the turbine runner units. The intakes are protected with trash racks to filter larger debris. | October 2023
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There are six intakes at the top end of each penstock that carry water into the turbine runner units. The intakes are protected with trash racks to filter larger debris. | October 2023
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Fish travelling upstream to spawn are attracted to the fast water of the tailrace where they will enter the permanent upstream fishway.
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Fish travelling upstream to spawn are attracted to the fast water of the tailrace where they will enter the permanent upstream fishway. | October 2023
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Fish travelling upstream to spawn are attracted to the fast water of the tailrace where they will enter the permanent upstream fishway. | October 2023
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Six penstocks direct water into the powerhouse to generate electricity.
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Six penstocks direct water into the powerhouse to generate electricity. | October 2023
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Six penstocks direct water into the powerhouse to generate electricity. | October 2023
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The gantry crane on the intake deck has a lifting capacity of 160 tonnes. It moves on rails and will lower and raise the intake gates, such as the green gate suspended from the crane.
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The gantry crane on the intake deck has a lifting capacity of 160 tonnes. It moves on rails and will lower and raise the intake gates, such as the green gate suspended from the crane. | October 2023
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The gantry crane on the intake deck has a lifting capacity of 160 tonnes. It moves on rails and will lower and raise the intake gates, such as the green gate suspended from the crane. | October 2023
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The first group of three transformers has been placed on its pads within the blast walls.
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The first group of three transformers has been placed on its pads within the blast walls. | October 2023
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The first group of three transformers has been placed on its pads within the blast walls. | October 2023
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Rip rap placement in the tailrace area is complete.
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Rip rap placement in the tailrace area is complete. | October 2023
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Rip rap placement in the tailrace area is complete. | October 2023
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The top of the earthfill dam will be capped with asphalt. The ramp to the right is for debris management. There is an access road on the downstream side.
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The top of the earthfill dam will be capped with asphalt. The ramp to the right is for debris management. There is an access road on the downstream side. | October 2023
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The top of the earthfill dam will be capped with asphalt. The ramp to the right is for debris management. There is an access road on the downstream side. | October 2023
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There are three spillways. The passive spillway at left can safely carry water from the approach channel in the unlikely event the two mechanical spillways lose power.
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There are three spillways. The passive spillway at left can safely carry water from the approach channel in the unlikely event the two mechanical spillways lose power. | October 2023
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There are three spillways. The passive spillway at left can safely carry water from the approach channel in the unlikely event the two mechanical spillways lose power. | October 2023
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The earthfill dam stretches over one kilometre across the Peace River, which is currently flowing through the diversion tunnels to the left.
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The earthfill dam stretches over one kilometre across the Peace River, which is currently flowing through the diversion tunnels to the left. | October 2023
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The earthfill dam stretches over one kilometre across the Peace River, which is currently flowing through the diversion tunnels to the left. | October 2023
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The reservoir area has been cleared of trees and brush. The reservoir area nearest to the dam will be the deepest, at approximately 52 metres.
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The reservoir area has been cleared of trees and brush. The reservoir area nearest to the dam will be the deepest, at approximately 52 metres. | October 2023
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The reservoir area has been cleared of trees and brush. The reservoir area nearest to the dam will be the deepest, at approximately 52 metres. | October 2023
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Rip rap placement is completed on the reservoir side of the earthfill dam. There is a service road on the downstream side.
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Rip rap placement is completed on the reservoir side of the earthfill dam. There is a service road on the downstream side. | October 2023
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Rip rap placement is completed on the reservoir side of the earthfill dam. There is a service road on the downstream side. | October 2023
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The base for the first transmission tower is positioned on penstock unit 1.
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The base for the first transmission tower is positioned on penstock unit 1. | October 2023
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The base for the first transmission tower is positioned on penstock unit 1. | October 2023
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The second section of the transmission tower on unit 1 is hoisted into position and lowered onto the base section.
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The second section of the transmission tower on unit 1 is hoisted into position and lowered onto the base section. | October 2023
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The second section of the transmission tower on unit 1 is hoisted into position and lowered onto the base section. | October 2023
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The third section of the transmission tower on unit 1 is connected to the lower sections.
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The third section of the transmission tower on unit 1 is connected to the lower sections. | October 2023
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The third section of the transmission tower on unit 1 is connected to the lower sections. | October 2023
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A spreader bar is used to keep the head section of the transmission tower level as it is lowered onto four connection points. Two crew members wait at each point to bolt the sections.
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A spreader bar is used to keep the head section of the transmission tower level as it is lowered onto four connection points. Two crew members wait at each point to bolt the sections. | October 2023
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A spreader bar is used to keep the head section of the transmission tower level as it is lowered onto four connection points. Two crew members wait at each point to bolt the sections. | October 2023
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The first transmission tower is completed.
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The first transmission tower is completed. | October 2023
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The first transmission tower is completed. | October 2023
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Unit 1 of the generators is completed. It is being prepared for commissioning.
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Unit 1 of the generators is completed. It is being prepared for commissioning. | October 2023
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Unit 1 of the generators is completed. It is being prepared for commissioning. | October 2023
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Installation of the upper bracket on unit 2 of the generators is substantially complete.
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Installation of the upper bracket on unit 2 of the generators is substantially complete. | October 2023
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Installation of the upper bracket on unit 2 of the generators is substantially complete. | October 2023
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Stacking the stator core on unit 4 is ongoing.
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Stacking the stator core on unit 4 is ongoing. | October 2023
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Stacking the stator core on unit 4 is ongoing. | October 2023
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Six generating units inside the powerhouse are at varied stages of completion.
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Six generating units inside the powerhouse are at varied stages of completion. | October 2023
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Six generating units inside the powerhouse are at varied stages of completion. | October 2023
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Electricity passes from the generator through the isophase bus to the step-up transformer and into the transmission towers.
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Electricity passes from the generator through the isophase bus to the step-up transformer and into the transmission towers. | October 2023
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Electricity passes from the generator through the isophase bus to the step-up transformer and into the transmission towers. | October 2023
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