Muskrat Falls Dam

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hydroelectric dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 4.9 terawatt-hours
gptkbp:averageLifespan over 50 years
gptkbp:built faced logistical challenges
gptkbp:climate designed for climate resilience
gptkbp:communityEngagement engaged with local communities
gptkbp:communityImpact affects_Indigenous_communities
gptkbp:communityPartnerships collaborations with research institutions
gptkbp:communitySupport gained support from some local communities
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 2019
thousands of workers
approximately CAD 12.7 billion
conventional construction methods
gptkbp:constructionStarted 2012
gptkbp:electrification 2019
gptkbp:emergencyServices emergency preparedness plans in place
gptkbp:emissionsStandard reduces greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:energyEfficiency aligned with provincial energy policy
potential for energy storage solutions
to_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
contributes_to_energy_independence_for_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
gptkbp:engineType 5 Francis turbines
gptkbp:environmentalImpact significant
underwent climate impact assessments
gptkbp:financialPerformance significant projected economic benefits for the region
gptkbp:firstDeployment creates jobs during operation
gptkbp:futurePlans potential for future expansion projects
gptkbp:geographicalFeature integrated into provincial power grid
gptkbp:hasCapacity 824 megawatts
gptkbp:hasFunding partially funded by public money
gptkbp:height 40 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Muskrat Falls Dam
gptkbp:internationalRelations attracted international interest in renewable energy
gptkbp:lighting provides flood control benefits
approximately 39 square kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy boosts local economy during construction
gptkbp:location gptkb:Labrador,_Canada
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Nalcor_Energy
gptkbp:partnerships partnerships_with_Indigenous_groups_for_development.
gptkbp:powerOutput transmission_lines_to_Island_of_Newfoundland
gptkbp:project generates significant revenue for the province
gptkbp:publicAccess faced opposition from environmental groups
conducted public awareness campaigns about the project
gptkbp:purpose hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance received in 2012
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Lower_Churchill_Project
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Muskrat_Falls_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Churchill_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures earthquake-resistant design
gptkbp:spillwayType controlled spillway
gptkbp:sustainability aligns with sustainability goals of the province
gptkbp:type gravity dam
gptkbp:waterManagement extensive hydrology studies conducted
manages water flow for power generation
gptkbp:waterQuality approximately 1.5 million cubic meters
ongoing water quality monitoring programs
gptkbp:waterSource issues related to water rights and usage