Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
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gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
transmission lines
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gptkbp:annualVisitors |
approximately 2,000 GWh
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gptkbp:caps |
540 MW
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gptkbp:commissioned |
1934
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gptkbp:communityEngagement |
involves local communities
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gptkbp:communityFeedback |
receives community feedback
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gptkbp:communityPrograms |
provides jobs
supports local infrastructure |
gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
1934
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gptkbp:constructionStarted |
1928
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gptkbp:controls |
automated control system
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gptkbp:educationalPrograms |
offers educational programs
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gptkbp:emergencyServices |
has emergency response plans
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gptkbp:emissionsStandard |
low greenhouse gas emissions
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gptkbp:energyEfficiency |
renewable energy source
focus on energy efficiency |
gptkbp:engineType |
gptkb:Francis_turbine
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
affects local ecosystems
mitigates climate change effects |
gptkbp:foot |
low carbon footprint
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gptkbp:futurePlans |
upgrades planned
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gptkbp:gridConnection |
connected to national grid
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gptkbp:height |
30 m
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important_for_New_Zealand's_energy_history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme
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gptkbp:infrastructure |
significant infrastructure investment
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
advanced monitoring systems
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gptkbp:length |
150 m
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gptkbp:lighting |
provides flood control
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gptkbp:localEconomy |
supports local economy
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gptkbp:location |
Waitaki_River,_New_Zealand
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gptkbp:maintenance |
annual maintenance
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gptkbp:numberOfTeams |
8
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gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:Meridian_Energy
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gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Meridian_Energy
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gptkbp:partnerships |
collaborates with local authorities
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gptkbp:partOf |
New_Zealand's_renewable_energy_strategy
South_Island_hydroelectric_scheme_network |
gptkbp:powerOutput |
variable based on water flow
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gptkbp:primaryMission |
electricity generation
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gptkbp:project |
approximately NZD 10 million
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gptkbp:publicAccess |
public access to some areas
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gptkbp:recreation |
fishing
hiking boating |
gptkbp:researchInterest |
conducted on environmental impact
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gptkbp:reservoir |
gptkb:Lake_Waitaki
approximately 20 km² |
gptkbp:river |
gptkb:Waitaki_River_system
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
implemented safety protocols
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gptkbp:spillwayType |
gated spillway
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gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices |
employs sustainability practices
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gptkbp:type |
concrete gravity dam
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gptkbp:waterManagement |
approximately 100 m
promotes water conservation integrated water management practices |
gptkbp:waterQuality |
monitored regularly
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gptkbp:waterSource |
gptkb:Waitaki_River
secured water rights |