Wairau River - Hydroelectricity

Hydroelectricity

There are currently two hydroelectric power stations operating on tributaries of the river.

The Wairau Hydro Scheme proposed by TrustPower will operate on a 48 kilometre long canal. Up to 60% of the flow of the river will be diverted into the canal. A resource consent has been granted for the scheme but opponents have already appealed to the Environment Court.