Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:benefits provides community benefits
gptkbp:biodiversity supports local biodiversity initiatives
gptkbp:capacity 540 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact reduces carbon emissions
gptkbp:commissioned 1934
gptkbp:community supports local community initiatives
gptkbp:community_engagement involves community engagement efforts
gptkbp:community_involvement contributes to climate resilience efforts
gptkbp:construction_started 1928-1934
gptkbp:country gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:dam_type concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:economic_impact provides jobs
gptkbp:emergency_services has an emergency response plan
gptkbp:environmental_concerns aligned with national energy policy
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:fifth_power_station Pukaki Power Station
gptkbp:first_power_station Waitaki Power Station
gptkbp:fishing_impact affects fish migration
gptkbp:flood_control provides flood control
gptkbp:fourth_power_station Otematata Power Station
gptkbp:grid_position contributes to grid stability
connected to the national grid
gptkbp:height 150 m
30 m
gptkbp:historical_significance important in New Zealand's energy history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme
gptkbp:hydrology part of the hydrological cycle
gptkbp:location gptkb:Waitaki_River
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:number_of_power_stations gptkb:5
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 2,000 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Meridian_Energy
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with local organizations
gptkbp:power_source variable based on water flow
gptkbp:primary_use electricity generation
gptkbp:project potential for upgrades
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive public perception
gptkbp:regulatory_body regulated by the Electricity Authority
gptkbp:research_opportunities provides research opportunities
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Waitaki
gptkbp:river Waitaki River system
gptkbp:safety_measures has safety measures in place
gptkbp:second_power_station Avon Power Station
gptkbp:sustainability yes
gptkbp:third_power_station Benmore Power Station
gptkbp:tourism attracts tourists
gptkbp:transportation requires sediment management strategies
gptkbp:turbine_type Francis turbine
gptkbp:water_management has water rights agreements
gptkbp:water_quality monitors water quality
gptkbp:water_source provides irrigation water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Alps_2_Ocean_Cycle_Trail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7