Matiri Project
The Matiri Project is a hydroelectric scheme under construction by Pioneer Energy Limited at Lake Matiri and the Matiri River in the South Island of New Zealand.
| Matiri Project | |
|---|---|
| |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | Matiri Valley, Tasman District |
| Coordinates | 41°39′43″S 172°20′4″E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Owner(s) | New Zealand Energy Limited |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Hydropower |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 4.6 MW |
The scheme was opposed by environmentalists and kayakers some of whom were angry that the resource consents were not notified nationwide.[1] The proposal was approved and it included a concession granted by the Department of Conservation to build structures on public land. Forest and Bird did not see that there would be any conservation gain in giving the approval.[2]
References
- Kidson, Sally (25 September 2008). "Split over Lake Matiri hydro plan". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- Murdock, Helen (26 May 2011). "DOC's hydro approval damns bats". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
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