Kaimai hydro power scheme

The Kaimai hydro power scheme is a hydroelectric power scheme on the Wairoa River in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. The scheme is operated by TrustPower.^[1] It has four operational power stations, and formerly the McLaren Falls Station which was decommissioned in 1989 following the commissioning of the Ruahihi Station.

Power stations

• McLaren Falls Station 750 kW - decommissioned
• Lloyd Mandeno Station 16 MW
• Ruahihi Station 20 MW
• Lower Mangapapa Station 5.6 MW
• Kaimai 5 Station 0.3 MW

See also

• Hydroelectric power in New Zealand

References

Coordinates: 37°46′38″S 176°03′19″E / 37.777306°S 176.055332°E / -37.777306; 176.055332