Image: Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/Rupert Project
Link: Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/Rupert Project Home Page
Image : Diversion bay section
  Rupert dam
  Lemare dam
  Transfer tunnel
  Nemiscau-1 dam
  Nemiscau-2 dam
  Dikes
  Rupert
workcamp
Image : Increased-flow section
  Eastmain-1-A powerhouse
  Sarcelle powerhouse
  Eastmain
workcamp
Image : Reduced-flow section
  KP 290 weir
  KP 223 weir
  KP 170 weir
  KP 110.3 weir
  KP 85 weir
  KP 49 weir
  KP 33 weir
  Rock blanket,
KP 20.4
  Nemiscau
workcamp
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The function of the transfer tunnel is to carry the river's diverted flow from the Rupert forebay into the Rupert tailbay. It is designed to handle a flow of 800 m3/s at a velocity of about 3.3 m/s.
Length 2,900 m
Height 18.6 m
Width 12.7 m


Link: Hydro-Québec' Home Page