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Costs, financing of fast-tracked West Coast hydro scheme unclear

Estimated at $80-$100m more than 10 years ago, the cost of the Waitaha hydro scheme is yet to be updated.

A simulation view of the Waitaha hydro scheme intake, used in the 2014 consent application.

Tim Hunter Thu, 10 Oct 2024

The costs of the West Coast Waitaha River hydro-electric scheme listed for fast-track consenting are still being assessed, more than 10 years after they were estimated at $80-$100 million, says its promoter Westpower.

The run-of-river renewable energy scheme was one of 149 projects listed on Sunday

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Tim Hunter Thu, 10 Oct 2024
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