Hydroelectric Development on Umbata Falls

Site Area Details


1. Upstream View from Crest
of Umbata Falls

2. Downstream View of Head
Pond Upper Area

3. Downstream View of Head
Pond Weir Area
 

4. Downstream View of Gorge
from Crest of Falls

5. Downstream View from
Proposed Powerhouse Location

6. Upstream View from
Hydro One Bridge
     

7. Overflow Wier
Water is collected for diversion to intake

8. Intake
Water is diverted from the river to the power tunnel

9. Tunnel
Water is conveyed through the power tunnel excavated in rock (total length of approximately 500m)

10. Powerhouse
Water activates the turbines in the powerhouse

Proceed to next section:
Location of Power Station

 
Umbata Hydroelectric Project
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