Proyecto hidroeléctrico Portezuelo del Viento, Hydroelectric power plant project in Malargüe, Argentina.
Portezuelo del Viento is a hydroelectric project planned for the Rio Grande river in Mendoza Province. The facility will include a dam structure and turbines designed to capture water flow from the river.
Planning for this hydroelectric facility began in the 1950s with initial site studies and feasibility assessments. A management committee was later established to coordinate between the provinces affected by water use.
The project includes the relocation of Las Loicas village and affects the water management across multiple provinces in Argentina.
The project site is not currently open to visitors as the facility remains in development and planning stages. Information about the project's progress can be found through local government offices or visitor centers in Mendoza.
The project sparked debate over relocation of local settlements, as the reservoir would flood inhabited areas. This has made it one of the most contentious development proposals in the region for many years.
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