Athabasca System Hydroelectric Stations

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Country Canada Commission date 1939-1980 Nameplate capacity 23 MW		Status Operational Owner(s) SaskPower

Location near Uranium City, Saskatchewan

Athabasca System Hydroelectric Stations are a series of small hydroelectric stations on the Charlot River in the Athabasca region owned by SaskPower, located near Uranium City, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Description

The system consists of the:

Wellington Power Station 59°37′40″N 109°01′07″W - a two unit station generating 4.8 MW (the first 2.4 MW unit was commissioned in 1939 and the second in 1959).

Waterloo Power Station 59°37′57″N 109°03′24″W -a single 8 MW unit commissioned in 1961 and located downstream of the Wellington Power Station.

Charlot River Power Station 59°36′45″N 109°06′51″W - a two unit station commissioned in 1980 and located downstream of the Waterloo Power Station. It is served by the Charlot River Airport.

References

Athabasca System Hydroelectric Stations Wikipedia

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