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Beeton Hydroelectric Development

The Beeton hydroelectric development included excavation, primary and secondary concrete pouring, supply and installation of the draft tube, draft tube gates, stay ring, cone, spiral case, power house structure, overhead crane, and the coordination of 20 subcontractors.

Client
Exploits River Hydro Partnership
Consultant
SNC-Lavalin/O'Connell Joint Venture
Contract Type
Design-Build
Project Size
10,015 cu. m
(13,100 cu. yd)
Duration
16 months
Project Value
$22,000,000
Aerial View of Three Excavators Digging Among Rock and Earth

Throughout the course of the project, over 10,015 cubic metres of concrete was poured, 760 tons of reinforcing steel placed, and 22,020 cubic metres of controlled blasting carried out. Due to early completion, commercial power generation was able to begin two months ahead of schedule.