Why isn’t Swift River Energy considering developing this power station at Bala’s South Dam?
Swift River Energy Limited responded to a Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) competitive Request for Proposals, the terms and conditions of which offered 0.7ha of Crown land adjacent to Bala’s North Dam for development. This initiative by MNR arose out of a province-wide effort by the Government of Ontario to release Crown lands that offer the potential to expand the Province’s stock of clean, renewable hydroelectric generating capacity (see www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/renewable/ for details). As the MNR or the Crown do not hold sufficient lands around the South Dam, MNR did not consider the South Dam a viable candidate site for the purposes of its province-wide initiative. Nevertheless, in response to questions raised about the South Dam site, Swift River Energy investigated the feasibility of such an option and has concluded that it would not be technically or economically viable to pursue development of a power station at the South Dam.
Related Questions
- Would this power station affect the current recreational uses and scenic character that this area in Bala is so known for?
- Why is ScottishPower considering options for a CCGT Power Station and Gas Pipeline project at Cockenzie?
- Will the power station’s operations affect water levels above or below Bala’s North and South Dams?
