Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station, Hydroelectric power station in Rufiji River Basin, Tanzania
Description
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station is a facility in Tanzania's Rufiji River Basin that features a 134-meter concrete wall spanning 1,025 meters and nine turbines. The installation channels water through underground passages carved into the rock of a natural gorge.
History
A German engineer named Stiegler surveyed this gorge in 1901 for possible infrastructure projects. Six years later he was killed here by an elephant, after which the gorge was named in his memory.
Culture
The power station construction reflects Tanzania's commitment to industrial development, following the vision of post-independence leader Julius Nyerere for national infrastructure growth.
Practical
The facility sits in a remote part of the Rufiji region and is not accessible to visitors during ongoing construction work. Road access to the site requires special permits.
Did you know?
The reservoir will hold 34 billion cubic meters of water, making this the largest hydroelectric facility in East Africa. This volume of water is enough to raise the entire Lake Victoria by several centimeters.
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