• Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/
  Rupert Project
  • A project for sustainable development
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    • • Main map
    • 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
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    • • Tenders and contracts
        (in French only)
      • Life at the jobsite
  • Documentation
    • • Publications about the Project
      • Environmental Impact Statement
      • Summary of mitigation and enhancement measures
      • Eastmain Magazine
      • Tipaachimuwin Information Bulletin

• 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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Spur KP 85

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This spur dike is located 85 km from the mouth of the Rivière Rupert, upstream of a set of rapids that drop several metres.

Objectives	Project aquatic grass beds and wet perimeter. Protect hunting, fishing and trapping areas.
Movement of fish	Natural impassable obstacle.
Approximate area of influence, going upstream	10.8 km.
Date as of which the water level will be substantially maintained	Once the spring instream flow is downramped, after the diversion bays are impounded in November 2009.