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68 GWh Production
Technical data
- Flow153 m³/s
- Head12.3 m
- FacilityRun-of-river
- RiverMattagami
Yellow Falls hydroelectric power plant at a glance
The site consists of a powerhouse containing two 8 MW turbines (16 MW total) that are closely coupled to the intake, concrete dam, spill facilities including two sections or rubber dam and related infrastructures across the Mattagami River at Yellow Falls.
Guide for Eating Ontario Fish
Updated consumption advisories for the Mattagami River can be accessed by visiting: www.ontario.ca/page/guide-eating-ontario-fish
Prior to consuming, be sure to verify consumption advisories for the following locations:
- Yellow Falls Headpond, Cochrane District
- Yellow Falls to Island Falls, Cochrane District
Environmental assessment
The Environmental assessment of the Project addresses regulatory requirements outlined in the Electricity Projects Regulation of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. An Environmental Screening Assessment, including preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) was prepared and the Statement of Completion (“SOC”) was published on August 20, 2013. The Ministry of Environmental acknowledged the reception of the SOC in a letter dated November 22, 2013.
