Long Spruce Generating Station - Revision history

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	In September 2012, three metal cylinders were removed from the Long Spruce Construction Waste Disposal Ground and disposed of at General Scrap in the City of Winnipeg.		In September 2012, three metal cylinders were removed from the Long Spruce Construction Waste Disposal Ground and disposed of at General Scrap in the City of Winnipeg.
	During the winter months of 2015/2016 a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment will be conducted at the former Long Spruce Construction Waste Disposal Ground. Additional environmental investigations and remediation are planned for the area.		During the winter months of 2015/2016 a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment will be conducted at the former Long Spruce Construction Waste Disposal Ground. Additional environmental investigations and remediation are planned for the area.

			==References==
			Manitoba Hydro & the Province of Manitoba, December 2015, ''Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment Phase II: Part II Hydroelectric Development Project Description in the Region of Interest''. Retrieved April 1 2016 from, https://www.hydro.mb.ca/regulatory_affairs/rcea/pdf/rcea_phase2_part_ii_hydroelectric_development_project_description.pdf

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	* control works to divert Churchill River water into the Nelson via the Burntwood River; and		* control works to divert Churchill River water into the Nelson via the Burntwood River; and
	* control works to regulate the outflow of Lake Winnipeg into the Nelson.		* control works to regulate the outflow of Lake Winnipeg into the Nelson.


	The second phase of development included the Long Spruce GS which was Manitoba Hydro’s fourth generating station built on the Nelson River.		The second phase of development included the Long Spruce GS which was Manitoba Hydro’s fourth generating station built on the Nelson River.
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	==Location==		==Location==
	The Long Spruce GS is located at a site previously known as Long Spruce Rapids (Photo 1) upstream of where Wilson Creek and Sky Pilot Creek connect with the lower Nelson River. It is approximately 13.3 mi (21 km) east of the Town of Gillam, 10.3 mi (16.5 km) downstream of the Kettle GS, and 463 mi (745 km) north of the City of Winnipeg.		The Long Spruce GS is located at a site previously known as Long Spruce Rapids (Photo 1) upstream of where Wilson Creek and Sky Pilot Creek connect with the lower Nelson River. It is approximately 13.3 mi (21 km) east of the Town of Gillam, 10.3 mi (16.5 km) downstream of the Kettle GS, and 463 mi (745 km) north of the City of Winnipeg.


	[[File:Long Spruce 1.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=2.0\|Photo 1: Long Spruce Rapids on the Nelson River prior to Construction of the Generating Station – November 1971 ]]		[[File:Long Spruce 1.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=2.0\|Photo 1: Long Spruce Rapids on the Nelson River prior to Construction of the Generating Station – November 1971 ]]

			==Project Components==
	==~~Generating Station~~ Components==
	===Principal Works===		===Principal Works===
	The station spans a total of 0.9 mi (1.4 km) across the Nelson River and consists of a close-coupled intake/powerhouse with ten units, concrete wing walls, a non-overflow concrete dam, two main earthfill dams (north and south), east and west dykes, and a six-bay gated spillway (Photo 2; Map 1). This general arrangement is similar to that of the Kettle GS and the Limestone GS. Eight miles (13 km) of dykes flank the Nelson River to reduce the extent of flooding from the project.		The station spans a total of 0.9 mi (1.4 km) across the Nelson River and consists of a close-coupled intake/powerhouse with ten units, concrete wing walls, a non-overflow concrete dam, two main earthfill dams (north and south), east and west dykes, and a six-bay gated spillway (Photo 2; Map 1). This general arrangement is similar to that of the Kettle GS and the Limestone GS. Eight miles (13 km) of dykes flank the Nelson River to reduce the extent of flooding from the project.


	[[File:Long Spruce 2.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=3.0\|Photo 2: Long Spruce Generating Station]]		[[File:Long Spruce 2.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=3.0\|Photo 2: Long Spruce Generating Station]]

			[[File:Long Spurce Map1.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=4.0\|Map 1: Long Spruce Generating Station General Arrangement]]
	[[File:Long ~~Spruce 3~~.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=4.0\|Map 1: Long Spruce Generating Station General Arrangement]]


	===Project Data===		===Project Data===
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	** Flooded Area: 5.3 mi2 (13.7 km2)		** Flooded Area: 5.3 mi2 (13.7 km2)

			===Supporting Infrastructure===
	==Infrastructure ~~Supporting Construction~~==
	Main access to the region during construction was by the Hudson Bay Railway line which had a rail station and siding at the Town of Gillam. A new 10 mi (16 km) permanent gravel road was constructed from the Kettle GS area, as well as a temporary rail spur line from the Hudson Bay line near the Kettle GS in 1971 to the Long Spruce GS site. As was the case for the Kettle GS, there was no road connecting the Long Spruce GS to the provincial road network during construction.		Main access to the region during construction was by the Hudson Bay Railway line which had a rail station and siding at the Town of Gillam. A new 10 mi (16 km) permanent gravel road was constructed from the Kettle GS area, as well as a temporary rail spur line from the Hudson Bay line near the Kettle GS in 1971 to the Long Spruce GS site. As was the case for the Kettle GS, there was no road connecting the Long Spruce GS to the provincial road network during construction.

	~~A temporary construction camp and work areas~~ were ~~established near~~ the ~~site~~. ~~Construction power was extended from~~ the Radisson Converter Station to ~~a new construction power station near~~ the ~~Long Spruce GS~~. ~~Solid waste was disposed of at a local solid waste disposal site and wastewater was treated at a local lagoon~~.		===Generation Outlet Transmission===
			Two sets of three 230 kV transmission lines were constructed from 1975 to 1980 to link the Long Spruce GS to the Radisson and Henday Converter Stations. Half of the electricity produced at the Long Spruce GS is first transmitted along the generation outlet transmission lines as alternating current to the Radisson Converter Station (L41R, L42R, L43R) where it is converted to direct current. The other half is transmitted to the Henday Converter Station (L46H, L47H, L48H) where it is also converted from alternating current to direct current. After its conversion to direct current the power is transmitted approximately 560 mi (900 km) to southern Manitoba where it is converted back to alternating current.

	==Construction==		==Construction==
			===Principal Works===
	In 1973 the Stage I cofferdam was built which allowed the powerhouse and spillway to be constructed in the river (Photo 3). The materials for construction came from local areas, rock came from the Wilson Creek Quarry downstream from the site, granular and impervious materials came from local borrow areas outside of the forebay area.		In 1973 the Stage I cofferdam was built which allowed the powerhouse and spillway to be constructed in the river (Photo 3). The materials for construction came from local areas, rock came from the Wilson Creek Quarry downstream from the site, granular and impervious materials came from local borrow areas outside of the forebay area.


	[[File:Long Spruce 4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=2.0\|Photo 3: Long Spruce Generating Station construction – winter concreting in the tailrace area – Winter 1976		[[File:Long Spruce 4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=2.0\|Photo 3: Long Spruce Generating Station construction – winter concreting in the tailrace area – Winter 1976
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	Most of the construction workforce lived in camp (Photo 4) while a small percentage lived and commuted from the Town of Gillam on a regular basis. The first of the station’s ten generating units went into service in 1977 with all being operational by 1979.		Most of the construction workforce lived in camp (Photo 4) while a small percentage lived and commuted from the Town of Gillam on a regular basis. The first of the station’s ten generating units went into service in 1977 with all being operational by 1979.


	[[File:Long Spruce 5.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=2.0\|Photo 4: Long Spruce Generating Station construction camp – July 1979]]		[[File:Long Spruce 5.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=2.0\|Photo 4: Long Spruce Generating Station construction camp – July 1979]]

			===Construction Infrastructure===
			A temporary construction camp and work areas were established near the site. Construction power was extended from the Radisson Converter Station to a new construction power station near the Long Spruce GS.

	==Operations==		==Operations==
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	* fencing is used as a barrier to dangerous areas; and		* fencing is used as a barrier to dangerous areas; and
	* warning signs are posted at the intake structure, tailrace deck, and spillway for boaters.		* warning signs are posted at the intake structure, tailrace deck, and spillway for boaters.


	Water Regime: The Long Spruce GS is operated as a run-of-river generating station with flow patterns matching water releases from the Kettle GS located upstream. The Kettle GS is operated with a daily and weekly cycling pattern that allows Manitoba Hydro to match energy production to consumption patterns. For more details on the Long Spruce GS and the Kettle GS operations and their effects on the water regime, see Section 4.3.4.3.		Water Regime: The Long Spruce GS is operated as a run-of-river generating station with flow patterns matching water releases from the Kettle GS located upstream. The Kettle GS is operated with a daily and weekly cycling pattern that allows Manitoba Hydro to match energy production to consumption patterns. For more details on the Long Spruce GS and the Kettle GS operations and their effects on the water regime, see Section 4.3.4.3.

	License: Manitoba Hydro operates the Long Spruce GS in accordance with a Province of Manitoba Water Power Act License. For further information see the Manitoba Government Water Power Licensing website at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/licensing/water_power_licensing.html		License: Manitoba Hydro operates the Long Spruce GS in accordance with a Province of Manitoba Water Power Act License. For further information see the Manitoba Government Water Power Licensing website at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/licensing/water_power_licensing.html

	~~==Generation Outlet Transmission==~~
	Two sets of three 230 kV transmission lines were constructed from 1975 to 1980 to link the Long Spruce GS to the Radisson and Henday Converter Stations. Half of the electricity produced at the Long Spruce GS is first transmitted along the generation outlet transmission lines as alternating current to the Radisson Converter Station (L41R, L42R, L43R) where it is converted to direct current. The other half is transmitted to the Henday Converter Station (L46H, L47H, L48H) where it is also converted from alternating current to direct current. After its conversion to direct current the power is transmitted approximately 560 mi (900 km) to southern Manitoba where it is converted back to alternating current.

	==Rehabilitation==		==Rehabilitation==

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	For a high level overview of this and other hydro projects see Hydroelectric Development in Northern Manitoba.		For a high level overview of this and other hydro projects see [[Hydroelectric Development in Northern Manitoba]].

	==Background==		==Background==
	Studies in the 1960s and early 1970s envisioned a four phase development for the area at Kettle Rapids and downstream, namely the sites at Kettle Rapids, Long Spruce Rapids, Lower Limestone Rapids and Gillam Island. The first phase of development included the following components: • a generating station at Kettle Rapids; • a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line from the Kettle GS to the City of Winnipeg; • control works to divert Churchill River water into the Nelson via the Burntwood River; and • control works to regulate the outflow of Lake Winnipeg into the Nelson.		Studies in the 1960s and early 1970s envisioned a four phase development for the area at Kettle Rapids and downstream, namely the sites at Kettle Rapids, Long Spruce Rapids, Lower Limestone Rapids and Gillam Island. The first phase of development included the following components:

			* a generating station at Kettle Rapids;
			* a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line from the Kettle Generating Station (GS) to the City of Winnipeg;
			* control works to divert Churchill River water into the Nelson via the Burntwood River; and
			* control works to regulate the outflow of Lake Winnipeg into the Nelson.


	The second phase of development included the Long Spruce GS which was Manitoba Hydro’s fourth generating station built on the Nelson River.		The second phase of development included the Long Spruce GS which was Manitoba Hydro’s fourth generating station built on the Nelson River.

	==Location==		==Location==
	The Long Spruce ~~Generating Station (~~GS) is located at a site previously known as Long Spruce Rapids (Photo 1) upstream of where Wilson Creek and Sky Pilot Creek connect with the lower Nelson River. It is approximately 13.3 mi (21 km) east of the Town of Gillam, 10.3 mi (16.5 km) downstream of the Kettle GS, and 463 mi (745 km) north of the City of Winnipeg.		The Long Spruce GS is located at a site previously known as Long Spruce Rapids (Photo 1) upstream of where Wilson Creek and Sky Pilot Creek connect with the lower Nelson River. It is approximately 13.3 mi (21 km) east of the Town of Gillam, 10.3 mi (16.5 km) downstream of the Kettle GS, and 463 mi (745 km) north of the City of Winnipeg.


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	[[File:Long Spruce 2.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=2.0\|Photo 2: Long Spruce Generating Station]]		[[File:Long Spruce 2.jpg\|thumb\|center\|upright=3.0\|Photo 2: Long Spruce Generating Station]]

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+For a high level overview of this and other hydro projects see Hydroelectric Development in Northern Manitoba.
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+Studies in the 1960s and early 1970s envisioned a four phase development for the area at Kettle Rapids and downstream, namely the sites at Kettle Rapids, Long Spruce Rapids, Lower Limestone Rapids and Gillam Island. The first phase of development included the following components: • a generating station at Kettle Rapids; • a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line from the Kettle GS to the City of Winnipeg; • control works to divert Churchill River water into the Nelson via the Burntwood River; and • control works to regulate the outflow of Lake Winnipeg into the Nelson.
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