• Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/
  Rupert Project
  • A project for sustainable development
    • • Our approach
      • Environmental protection
      • Social acceptability
      • Economic benefits
      • Project description
      • Technical innovations
      • Schedule
  • Learn about the project and track its progress
    • • Main map
      • Videos
    • Diversion bay section
      • Rupert Dam
      • Lemare Dam
      • Transfert tunnel
      • Nemiscau-1 Dam
      • Nemiscau-2 Dam
      • Dikes
      • Rupert workcamp
    • Increased-flow section
      • Eastmain-1-A Powerhouse
      • Sarcelle Powerhouse
      • Eastmain workcamp
    • Reduced-flow section
      • KP 290 Weir
      • KP 223 Weir
      • KP 170 Weir
      • KP 110.3 Weir
      • Spur KP 85
      • Spur KP 49
      • KP 33 Weir
      • Rock blanket KP 20.4
      • Nemiscau workcamp
  • Working at the Jobsite
    • • Job opportunities
        (in French only)
      • Tenders and contracts
        (in French only)
      • Life at the jobsite
  • Documentation
    • • Publications about the Project
      • Environmental Impact Statement
      • Eastmain Magazine
      • Tipaachimuwin Information Bulletin
      • 2009 videos
      • 2008 videos

• Useful links
  • Comax Nord (in French only)
  • Tourisme Baie-James
  • Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association
  • Sustainable Development
  • Weh-Sees Indohoun Corporation

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Sarcelle Powerhouse

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Sarcelle powerhouse will be constructed at the northern end of Opinaca reservoir, next to the existing Sarcelle control structure. It is a surface powerhouse with a typical run-of-river configuration.

Number and type of generating units	3 bulb-type turbine generating units
Rated design flow	1,290 m3/s
Installed capacity	150 MW
Additional output	1.1 TWh/yr