Pre-feasibility study for the proposed Emmerson Hydropower Development Project

Pre-feasibility study for the proposed Emmerson Hydropower Development Project

Yeaman, Sam

Emmerson Lumber
Host contact: Emmerson, Kim

Carl, Leon
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

TP-399

2003

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Haliburton County

Proposed micro-hydro development

Micro-hydro is an attractive means to reduce many of the problems associated with larger hydropower operations, since the scale of the operation is much smaller and river flow is typically unregulated.

Emmerson Lumber is considering development of electricity generation at an existing dam on the Drag River in Haliburton. This report performs a cursory examination of two of the biggest issues surrounding the proposed development project: engineering/costs and the possible environmental impacts. It lays the groundwork for a pre-feasibility study, and for further assessments beyond this level.

Topics covered are a description of the planned site, engineering and design, environmental assessment, modification, mitigation, and compensation. General recommendations conclude the report.

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