Splityard Creek Dam
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Location and features
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Construction commenced in 1977 and was completed in 1980 by contractors Thiess Brothers and John Holland.[2] The rock and earthfill dam structure is Script error: No such module "convert". high and Script error: No such module "convert". long. The Script error: No such module "convert". dam wall holds back the Script error: No such module "convert". reservoir when at full capacity. From a catchment area of Script error: No such module "convert"., the dam creates a reservoir with a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert".. The uncontrolled un-gated spillway has a discharge capacity of Script error: No such module "convert"..[1] The asset was transferred to CleanCo Queensland in October 2019.
Power station
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Owned by CleanCo Queensland and operated by CS Energy, Wivenhoe Power Station is located on the eastern side of Wivenhoe Dam, north west of Brisbane. The station, which began commercial operation in 1984, was Queensland's first pumped-storage hydro-electric plant. It is operated remotely from an operating centre used to manage the Queensland electricity grid.[3]
The dam's water capacity is enough for the power station to run at full load for approximately ten hours. Using both pumps, this water can be replaced in about 14 hours. The pumped storage power station consists of two circular concrete silos, each of about Script error: No such module "convert". internal diameter. Each of the silos houses a Script error: No such module "convert". turbine generator and pump set, giving a total capacity of Script error: No such module "convert"..[3]
Recreation
Public access including swimming is banned from the dam due to strong currents and submerged hazards.
See also
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