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The dams were completed in 1952 and 1958 respectively by the Sherritt Gordon Mines Limited to supply their mining operations in the area. They were transferred to Manitoba Hydro on May 1, 1970. | The dams were completed in 1952 and 1958 respectively by the Sherritt Gordon Mines Limited to supply their mining operations in the area. They were transferred to Manitoba Hydro on May 1, 1970.[1] | ||
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[1] Manitoba Government http://www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/licensing/laurie_river1.html | |||
[[Category:Civil Engineering]] | [[Category:Civil Engineering]] | ||
[[Category:Mechanical Engineering]] | [[Category:Mechanical Engineering]] | ||
[[Category:Generating Stations]] | [[Category:Generating Stations]] | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 10 November 2014
The Laurie River Generating Stations are two hydroelectric dams on the Laurie River in northern Manitoba. The two stations are named Laurie I and Laurie II. The dams are owned and operated by Manitoba Hydro.
Capacity
The total capacity of the two dams is 10 MW
Construction
The dams were completed in 1952 and 1958 respectively by the Sherritt Gordon Mines Limited to supply their mining operations in the area. They were transferred to Manitoba Hydro on May 1, 1970.[1]
References
[1] Manitoba Government http://www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/licensing/laurie_river1.html
