Xeneca Power Development Inc. Project Description Report Kapuskasing River Hydroelectric Project 336542-0000-07-124-0001 Rev. A November 2010 Xeneca Power Development Inc. - Kapuskasing River Hydroelectric Project Project Description Report Disclaimer This report has been prepared by Hatch Ltd. for the sole and exclusive use of Xeneca Power Development Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Xeneca” or the “Proponent”) for the purpose of assisting the management of Xeneca in making decisions with respect to the proposed development of a waterpower project and shall not be (a) used for any other purpose, or (b) provided to, relied upon or used by any third party. This report contains opinions, conclusions and recommendations made by Hatch Ltd. (Hatch), using its professional judgment and reasonable care. 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General Information ............................................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 General....................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.1 Name and Proposed Location of Project............................................................................ 1-1 1.1.2 Nature of the Project ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.3 Purpose of the Project ....................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.4 Economic Benefits of Project ............................................................................................. 1-2 1.1.5 Parties who Received the Project Description.................................................................... 1-2 1.1.6 Federal, Provincial and Municipal Agency and Stakeholder Consultations......................... 1-5 1.1.7 Other Environmental Assessment Processes....................................................................... 1-5 1.2 Contacts...................................................................................................................................... 1-6 1.2.1 Proponent and Contact Information................................................................................... 1-6 1.2.2 Proponent’s Consultant ..................................................................................................... 1-6 1.3 Land Ownership ......................................................................................................................... 1-7 1.4 Authorizations Required.............................................................................................................. 1-7 2. Project Information.............................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 Kapuskasing Lake Outlet ............................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1.1 Description of Proposed Project ........................................................................................ 2-1 2.1.1.1 General ................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1.1.2 Summary of Hydraulic Characteristics ..................................................................... 2-1 2.1.1.3 Installed Capacity .................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1.1.4 Site Access .............................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1.1.5 Headworks Structures.............................................................................................. 2-1 2.1.1.6 Conveyance System................................................................................................. 2-2 2.1.1.7 Powerhouse............................................................................................................. 2-2 336542-0000-07-124-0001, Rev. A, Page iii © Hatch 2010/11 Xeneca Power Development Inc. - Kapuskasing River Hydroelectric Project Project Description Report 2.1.1.8 Transmission ........................................................................................................... 2-2 2.1.1.9 Area of Inundation................................................................................................... 2-2 2.1.2 Operating Strategy for Project............................................................................................ 2-2 2.1.2.1 Type of Proposed Project......................................................................................... 2-2 2.1.2.2 Operating Strategy................................................................................................... 2-2 2.1.2.3 Water Management Plan ......................................................................................... 2-5 2.2 Lapinigam Rapids GS .................................................................................................................. 2-5 2.2.1 Description of Proposed Project ........................................................................................ 2-5 2.2.1.1 General ................................................................................................................... 2-5 2.2.1.2 Summary of Hydraulic Characteristics ..................................................................... 2-5 2.2.1.3 Installed Capacity .................................................................................................... 2-5 2.2.1.4 Site Access .............................................................................................................. 2-6 2.2.1.5 Headworks Structures.............................................................................................. 2-6 2.2.1.6 Conveyance System................................................................................................. 2-6 2.2.1.7 Powerhouse............................................................................................................. 2-6 2.2.1.8 Transmission ........................................................................................................... 2-6 2.2.1.9 Area of Inundation................................................................................................... 2-6 2.2.2 Operating Strategy for Project............................................................................................ 2-6 2.2.2.1 Type of Proposed Project......................................................................................... 2-6 2.2.2.2 Operating Strategy................................................................................................... 2-6 2.2.2.3 Water Management Plan ......................................................................................... 2-9 2.3 Middle Township Buchan ........................................................................................................... 2-9 2.3.1 Description of Proposed Project ........................................................................................ 2-9 2.3.1.1 General ................................................................................................................... 2-9 2.3.1.2 Summary of Hydraulic Characteristics ..................................................................... 2-9 2.3.1.3 Installed Capacity