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from 1,500 kW to 2,200 kW, boosting the amount of electricity generated. The project is expected to be completed by November 2024. J-POWER is committed to expanding the


introduction of renewable energy projects to achieve carbon neutrality, as stated in their JPOWER BLUE MISSION 2050 in February 2021. The company has implemented five modernization constructions prior to the Suezawa Power Station. The company assures that the renovation project will preserve the environment and put safety first, with the cooperation and understanding of local residents and other related parties.


Beacon of hope Capodacqua, a hydroelectric power plant in Arquata


del Tronto, has become a beacon of hope for reconstruction following the 2016 earthquake in Central Italy. After less than a year of revamping, the plant has re-entered into operation, symbolizing the circular economy and local resilience. The plant, built in 1906, had previously been


destroyed twice – first by the retreating German army during WWII, and later by the 2016 earthquake. However, the reconstruction project, which was entirely funded by Enel and carried out by EGP, was proposed to and shared with the local inhabitants, who responded with enthusiasm. The reconstruction and revamping used anti- seismic and bio-based construction techniques, utilizing wooden structures, which react better to seismic stresses, and insulation using rice straw (rice husks). The tiles in the building were made from waste materials salvaged from the ruins of the earthquake, while certified rubble was used to fill excavations. The electricity produced from water at the plant will power public and private reconstruction sites, contributing to the national grid. Capodacqua is also the first example of revamping activities that Enel is implementing to better exploit hydroelectric power, using recycled or reusable materials. “The local population has really adopted us over the years and a friendship has been established that goes well beyond work,” explained Giuseppe Cutano, Senior Project Engineer at Enel Green Power’s Global Hydro Design team, who worked on the Capodacqua plant project. “We would like to see the plant become a type of beacon of hope for reconstruction. We have worked with one eye on the future, running a


construction site that adapts regularly to the daily needs of the local area.”


Dam upgrades WaterNSW and construction contractors Diona have


announced plans to upgrade the Lake Cargelligo embankment in a bid to provide positive economic and employment benefits to the local community. Survey work and cultural heritage assessments are already underway, with construction work to stabilise and strengthen the three dam embankments expected to start mid-year and be completed by the end of 2023. According to WaterNSW Community Engagement Officer, Eammon Bryant, the team has been busy consulting and deepening relationships with the local community over recent months. “Over the past month, we’ve met with numerous community groups. On both sides of the table, there’s been a strong interest to collaborate in ways that will enable the project to have a legacy beyond the completion of these works,” Bryant said. In addition to engaging with the local community,


WaterNSW has also committed to improving how they engage with First Nations people across all aspects of their operations and projects. WaterNSW Aboriginal Program & Engagement Specialist, Felicity Rooney, stated, “We have been meeting with and listening to members of the Lake Cargelligo community about what they need…We’ve been asking: How can we help support what’s already happening in the community? To help ensure we stay connected to the community after this project is completed.” WaterNSW’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan will drive a positive and culturally appropriate approach to the delivery of services to First Nations communities throughout New South Wales. The plan outlines the organization’s broader commitment to reconciliation, engaging more wholly with communities to strive for better outcomes in First Nations employment, training, and procurement.


Construction of the Lake Cargelligo embankment upgrade is planned to start in mid-2023. Before major work starts, Lake Cargelligo levels will be lowered to 50% capacity. Dam safety specialists are currently assessing the current condition of the embankments following extensive emergency repair work during the flooding, and these investigations will refine the scope and program of the works. The lake provides water for town supply, irrigation, and recreation.


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Above left: J.C. Boyle dam is to be removed on the Klamath River. This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license Author Bobjgalindo


Above right: Folsom Dam is one of the facilities receiving funding from the Biden-Harris Administration. It received $20.5 million for three different projects


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