Halkshill Hydro Scheme

Client: Stakis Hydro LLP

Value: £3.3m

Contract: NEC 3

Project Description:

Construction of a 1.5MW twin intake run of river hydro scheme on the Gogo and Greeto Waters above Largs including 3.6km of pipework, 7km of roads and 2 powerhouses

Works Included:

Greeto - 1MW

  • Excavation of trenches and installation of 1.6km of HPPE Pipe
  • 46.5t new access bridge
  • Powerhouse and outfall
  • Reinforced concrete intake with coanda screen
  • 5no reinforced concrete thrust blocks
  • Reinstatement of ground following installations

Gogo - 500kW

  • Excavation of trenches and installation of 2km of HPPE Pipe
  • 46.5t new access bridge
  • Powerhouse and outfall
  • Reinforced concrete intake with coanda screen
  • 6no Reinforced concrete thrust blocks
  • Reinstatement of ground following installations
  • Construction of 7km of access roads - 4km of new forestry road with ditches and culverts 3km permanent access road
  • Additional 3.6km of temporary access

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