Matiri Project

Matiri Project
Location of Matiri Project in New Zealand
Country New Zealand
Coordinates 41°39′43″S 172°20′4″E / 41.66194°S 172.33444°E / -41.66194; 172.33444Coordinates: 41°39′43″S 172°20′4″E / 41.66194°S 172.33444°E / -41.66194; 172.33444
Status Proposed
Owner(s) New Zealand Energy Limited
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Hydropower
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 4.6 MW

The Matiri Project is a hydroelectric scheme proposed by New Zealand Energy Limited for Lake Matiri and the Matiri River in the South Island of New Zealand.

The scheme is 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]

See also

References

  1. Kidson, Sally (2008-09-25). "Split over Lake Matiri hydro plan". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
  2. Murdock, Helen (26 May 2011). "DOC's hydro approval damns bats". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 26 May 2011.


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