Rupert dam
Lemare dam
Transfer tunnel
Nemiscau-1 dam
Nemiscau-2 dam
Dikes
Rupert
workcamp
Eastmain-1-A powerhouse
Sarcelle powerhouse
Eastmain
workcamp
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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Transfer Tunnel
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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 m
3
/s at a velocity of about 3.3 m/s.
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Length
2,900 m
Height
18.6 m
Width
12.7 m