Title

Sir Adam Beck 2 Power Generating Station - construction of one of the two tunnel intakes on the Upper Niagara River

Description

Heritage Foundation

en-CA Similar to a giant mouth-organ, with the open portals facing into the River, this is a close-up of one of the intake openings associated with the tunnels at the Sir Adam Beck Niagara Generating Station No. 2 development. Located about ten feet below the River surface, the portals of the intakes vary in size, being larger on the upstream end, and getting smaller on the downstrem end. This ensures a uniform flow of water in all of the openings. Each tunnel has its own 500 foot gathering tube ;

Identifier

http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/show.asp?b=1&ref=oo&id=251565

Medium

Black and white photograph

Extent

15.37 x 11.50 cm

Provenance

Courtesy of OPG (Ontario Power Generation Inc.) ;

Is Part Of

OPG (Ontario Power Generation Inc.) Collection

Subject

Hydro Electric Power

Construction

Power Plants - Sir Adam Beck 2

Spatial Coverage

Canada - Ontario

number

D422021

Format

Black and white photograph

Date Created

2005-12-21

Date Modified

2005-12-21