Where will the Crown Hydro project be located, and what is the site used for now?
The project will be below the western bank of the Mississippi, beside St. Anthony Falls, in the Mill Ruins park area. Currently, there is a demonstration hydro facility, with water being diverted into an intake structure, through existing tunnels, and back to the river out of the tailrace, without capturing any energy. The site for the new intake structure is on vacant land directly adjacent to the current intake structure. The tailrace will be in the same location as the current tailrace. The other areas involved in the project are the tunnels and below-ground powerhouse.
