Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:affiliatedWith transmission lines
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 2,000 GWh
gptkbp:caps 540 MW
gptkbp:commissioned 1934
gptkbp:communityEngagement involves local communities
gptkbp:communityFeedback receives community feedback
gptkbp:communityPrograms provides jobs
supports local infrastructure
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1934
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1928
gptkbp:controls automated control system
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offers educational programs
gptkbp:emergencyServices has emergency response plans
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:energyEfficiency renewable energy source
focus on energy efficiency
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local ecosystems
mitigates climate change effects
gptkbp:foot low carbon footprint
gptkbp:futurePlans upgrades planned
gptkbp:gridConnection connected to national grid
gptkbp:height 30 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important_for_New_Zealand's_energy_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme
gptkbp:infrastructure significant infrastructure investment
gptkbp:is_monitored_by advanced monitoring systems
gptkbp:length 150 m
gptkbp:lighting provides flood control
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local economy
gptkbp:location Waitaki_River,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance annual maintenance
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 8
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Meridian_Energy
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Meridian_Energy
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with local authorities
gptkbp:partOf New_Zealand's_renewable_energy_strategy
South_Island_hydroelectric_scheme_network
gptkbp:powerOutput variable based on water flow
gptkbp:primaryMission electricity generation
gptkbp:project approximately NZD 10 million
gptkbp:publicAccess public access to some areas
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:researchInterest conducted on environmental impact
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Waitaki
approximately 20 km²
gptkbp:river gptkb:Waitaki_River_system
gptkbp:safetyFeatures implemented safety protocols
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices employs sustainability practices
gptkbp:type concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:waterManagement approximately 100 m
promotes water conservation
integrated water management practices
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored regularly
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Waitaki_River
secured water rights