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Old Posted Dec 4, 2010, 6:19 PM
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I haven't heard any news on the WaterPark/ Hydro project in a while.
Any updates?

I have some colleagues that are involved within that type of industry...
great project, just doesn't seem physically possible with our river flow.
It sounded like
-not strong enough water flow for BOTH hyrdo, standing wave & rapids course
-major $ for upkeep and wouldn't be able to draw hydro power from it year round (obviously can't be used for sports for many months out of the year)
-hydro power would cost many times more than regular electricity and would go on the same grid IE Who would pay more for green electricity knowing they are probably getting regular coal powered anyway...

I would love this project to go through and work perfect but I think it would be best to save the millions that would go into the research and building and put in a standing wave INDOORS so that we can use it all year round and give us something to do in the winter whereas there is no shortage of lakes, festivals etc during our few 'summer' months.
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