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Ōhau A

Ōhau A

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Ōhau A is a power station operated by Meridian Energy in the South Island of New Zealand.

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It is located on the artificial Ōhau canal. The dam is fed by water from Lake Ōhau and Lake Pukaki and spills into the artificial Lake Ruataniwha.[1]

Ōhau A has a net head of 59 metres (194 ft). It is part of the Waitaki hydro scheme which consists of eight power stations operated from a control centre near Twizel. Construction of the power station commenced in 1971.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    Meridian Energy, Introducing Ōhau A brochure

Further reading

  • Martin, John E, ed. (1991). People, Power and Power Stations: Electric Power Generation in New Zealand 1880 - 1990. Wellington: Bridget Williams Books Ltd and Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. pp. 316 pages. ISBN 0-908912-16-1.
  • Sheridan, Marion (1995). Dam Dwellers – End of an Era. Twizel: Sheridan Press. pp. 392 pages. ISBN 0-473-03402-6.

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