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Manitoba hydro project aims at Nelson River diversion
The plan details a 300 foot fall between Southern Indian Lake and Split Lake creating four hydro sites with nearly one million kilowatts. Construction would start with dams at Missi Falls and Swan Bay diverting water to Notigi on the Rat River with tenders due in 1972. Total project costs reach about 29 million for damworks plus 466 million for Kettle Rapids station, with Churchill River diversion boosting benefits by 30 percent for 29 million more. relocation of residents around Southern Indian Lake is anticipated and studies on fish impact are urged.
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Notigi
Rat River
Burntwood
Nelson River
Split Lake
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Missi Falls
Swan Bay
South Bay
Notogi
Hydro
Kettle Rapids
Kettle
Churchill River