James Bay Project, Hydropower project in Quebec, Canada
The James Bay Project encompasses eight power stations along La Grande River, generating 15,244 megawatts through a network of dams and reservoirs.
Construction initiated in 1971 when Hydro-Quebec began redirecting rivers, resulting in the flooding of 10,000 square kilometers of land for power generation.
The development led to negotiations with Cree and Inuit communities, culminating in the 1975 James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement for land rights.
The power stations generate electricity for Quebec residences and businesses, with La Grande-2 station producing 7,722 megawatts as North America's largest generator.
The project required the relocation of Fort George village, now named Chisasibi, and altered the flow patterns of multiple rivers in northern Quebec.
Location: Quebec
GPS coordinates: 53.77710,-77.46460
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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