When it goes into service in 2022, the new two-unit hydroelectric station will provide approximately 11 megawatts of power for the province by efficiently using the water currently available on the Madawaska River. That’s enough electricity to power about 10,000 homes.

The original, century-old Calabogie GS powerhouse is being replaced with a new, higher-capacity powerhouse positioned about 50 metres upstream.

In the Summer of 2022, the largest single concrete pour of approximately 760 cubic metres was completed during a non-stop 13-hour period to construct the lower half draft tube sections for both generating units. An additional estimated 742 cubic metres of concrete was poured to complete the upper half of the draft tube sections.

OPG is investing more than $100 million to redevelop the Calabogie site, and about 175 person-years of work will be associated with the construction, boosting employment and economic benefits in the region.

Read the full version online here: https://www.opg.com/stories/construction-of-new-calabogie-hydro-station-progressing-in-eastern-ontario/?fbclid=IwAR3WNigoi9jHc2rnbw6rqH0IKyvRalDsJyQnK0KoFO77QgaBA0U_y8i7KY4

The post CALABOGIE PROJECT FEATURED BY OWA appeared first on M. Sullivan & Son Limited.

The Calabogie redevelopment will see a new hydro generating facility replace the original, century-old powerhouse on the Madawaska River. When it goes into service in 2022, the new two-unit station will double the output of clean hydro power at the site from five to approximately 11 megawatts by making better use of the existing water available.

To find out more read the full article here.

The post ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN GAINING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AT CALABOGIE GS REVITALIZATION PROJECT appeared first on M. Sullivan & Son Limited.