| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
The operating conditions proposed in this plan reflect the recommendations of the Aberfeldie Redevelopment Project Consultative Committee and Fisheries Technical Committee, and are intended to satisfy federal and provincial regulatory requirements for the Aberfeldie Redevelopment Project. The basis for the proposed terms and conditions to be authorized under the Water Act for the beneficial use of water at the Aberfeldie hydroelectric project are set out in this document. Future reference to the Aberfeldie Redevelopment Project encompasses all works including, the existing Aberfeldie Dam and headpond, the redeveloped Aberfeldie powerhouse (generating station), and associated works for flow management. The proposed conditions establish a minimum flow regime for the section of the Bull River between the dam and powerhouse, establishes limits on ramping rates downstream from the generation station, and provides measures to mitigate against sudden flow changes downstream from the generation station associated with forced outages. The proposed conditions also provide for fish and benthic habitat compensation projects. A monitoring program and review period are proposed to study key uncertainties, validate operational recommendations, and enhance future operating decisions. Refer to the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Aberfeldie Redevelopment Project, Revision 4, dated April 2006 for details. |
