Name of the Project
Saskatoon weir hydropower station.

Location
The project will be built at the weir on the Saskatchewan river, in Saskatoon, Canada.

Client
Saskatoon Light & Power and Saskatoon Tribal Council.

Project Description
A new run-of-river hydropower system is proposed at the existing Saskatoon weir that will generate 5.5 MW to 6.1 MW of clean power, with an estimated 21 120 t reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions.

The project includes a hydropower station, a pedestrian bridge, a fish bypass channel, a rubber weir, a living roof and a raised concrete weir.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
The project’s cost is estimated at $61.5-million to $65.2-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Saskatoon Light & Power, tel +1 306 975 2414.