Usina Elevatória de Traição, Pumping station in Vila Olimpia, São Paulo, Brazil
Usina Elevatória de Traição is a pumping station located along the Pinheiros River near the Engenheiro Ary Torres Bridge in Vila Olimpia. The facility operates reversible pumping units that move water between different sections of the river system.
The station was built in 1940 as part of the Henry Borden hydroelectric system. It was designed to reverse water flow in the Tietê and Pinheiros rivers to support the water supply network for Santos.
The station shows how São Paulo tackled its water challenges through engineering solutions. It represents the city's effort to control nature and protect neighborhoods from flooding.
The station is located in an urban area and can be viewed from nearby bridges and river walkways. Best access is from the surrounding streets or from vantage points along the Pinheiros River.
The station can pump water in both directions, an unusual feature that allows water from a reservoir to flow back into the river when needed. This flexibility was essential to the city's water management strategy.
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