Location
Lake Wahapo
West Coast
Commissioned
1960
Max Capacity
3 MW
Annual Output
15 GWh
Wahapo Power Station, formerly known as Okarito Forks, makes use of the natural storage of Lake Wahapo.
Redeveloped in the 1990s, Wahapo plays a vital role in ensuring reliable electricity supply to South Westland.
A fish pass helps trout, salmon and native species swim past the Wahapo weir to upstream spawning grounds.
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We've always got courageous and clever projects on the go to help generate renewable energy and manage our long-term impacts.
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