Investigating rock mass conditions and implications for tunnelling and construction of the Amethyst Hydro Project, Harihari
The Amethyst hydro scheme aims to address the increasing demand for power in the area. It involves diverting water from the Amethyst Ravine through penstocks in a 1040 m tunnel to a powerhouse on the floodplain of the Wanganui River. The 3.5 x 3.5 m…