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NORTH FORK SKOKOMISH POWERHOUSE & FISH FACILITIES . 2014 NWHA Generation on the Upgrade Matthew Wilson, P.E. Project LOCATION – Cushman Hydroelectric project . GENERAL INFORMATION . Timeline = February 2011 – July 2013 Provides Upstream & Downstream Fish Passage Addition of 3.6 MW
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NORTH FORK SKOKOMISH POWERHOUSE & FISH FACILITIES 2014 NWHA Generation on the Upgrade Matthew Wilson, P.E.
GENERAL INFORMATION • Timeline = February 2011 – July 2013 • Provides Upstream & Downstream Fish Passage • Addition of 3.6 MW • Federal ARRA Grant = $4,671,304 • Construction Contract = $15,087,007 • Turbine Generator and Equipment = $4,313,723 • Total Labor hrs. Worked = 69,823
Solidworks Rendering Aerial Photo
Solidworks Rendering Aerial Photo
POWERHOUSE AND FISH COLLECTION Before After
FISH TRAM Before After
LESSONS LEARNED • Know Your Geology • Pre-construction field studies are important but don’t eliminate all risk.
LESSONS LEARNED 2. Planning Space
LESSONS LEARNED 2. Planning Space
LESSONS LEARNED 3. Think About Maintenance
LESSONS LEARNED 4. Don’t Hide the Details • If it’s important, make it obvious • Tell the Contractor your dimensional tolerances • Design in such a way that eliminates Contractor mistakes
REC Credits Goal : 15% Apprenticeship Labor Initiative 937, approved by the voters of Washington State in November of 2006, established that renewable energy projects that commence operation after December 31, 2005 having a minimum level of apprenticeship labor will obtain a credit towards the utility’s renewable energy target.