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January 20, 2009

Wanapum to get $150M upgrade

By JOURNAL STAFF

Photo courtesy of Grant County PUD [enlarge]
The deflector at the bottom of a new turbine hub is lowered into position through an opening in the powerhouse floor. A new generator will be placed on top of the turbine, in the area beneath where the people are standing.

Beginning in 2010, Grant PUD will start upgrading generators at Wanapum Dam. The utility recently approved a $150 million contract with Alstom Hydro for the work.


 
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