Mackintosh Power Station
| Company type | Power station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hydroelectric power generation |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Headquarters | Western Tasmania , Australia |
| Products | Electricity |
| Owner | Hydro Electric Corporation (TAS) |
| Parent | TasNetworks (grid connection) |
The Mackintosh Power Station is a traditional hydroelectric plant situated in the western region of Tasmania, Australia.
Technical details
As the second facility within the Pieman River hydroelectric development, the Mackintosh Power Station is one of four stations in this network. Positioned above ground at the foot of the concrete-faced rockfill Mackintosh Dam on the Mackintosh River, along with the Tullabardine Dam on Tullabardine Creek, these dams collectively create Lake Mackintosh. Water reaches the power station through a tunnel measuring in length.
The station was brought online in 1982 by the Hydro Electric Corporation (TAS). It operates a single Fuji Francis turbine capable of generating 81 MW. The facility produces an estimated annual energy output of , which is transmitted to the TasNetworks grid via a 13.8 kV/220 kV Fuji generator transformer connected to an outdoor switchyard.
Water released from the station flows into Lake Rosebery, where it supports the functioning of the downstream Bastyan Power Station.