Hi all, I have just been to the south island on holiday and saw some awsome big hydro plants which I will post pics of soon. I was just searching the net and came across this,
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/171326/bittersweet-day-power-station-opensJust thought that some of you would be interested, the feasability report is also an interesting read and may be a handy blueprint for anyone trying to convince the authorities of their plans. Sad story though as the author drowned while checking river levels.
http://www.eeca.govt.nz/sites/all/files/dg-fund-jg-wilson-oct-2010.pdfThe south island of New Zealand has the most amazing rivers, its a hydro paradise, not enough waterwheels for my liking though, the only one I saw was rotting away on a beach!
