This is a former mill site although there was little evidence remaining of any structures associated with the mill.
The redevelopment of hydro power at the site was complicated by the fact that farm buildings had been constructed on the site since the demise of the mill. This necessitated the construction of part of the pipeline from the weir to the turbine through and under a farm building.
HydroNI were responsible for the feasibility study, planning application, preparation of construction standard drawings, construction of the project, installation and commission of all equipment.
Crossflow Turbine
Turbine Rating: 12 kW
Gross head: 6.5 meters
Maximum flow: 232 litres / second
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The project included:
Diversion of the Ballymartrim Water to enable the construction of a new weir.
Construction of a new pool type fish pass. Installation of 150m of pipe.
Construction of a new buried turbine house and tail race.
Installation and commissioning of turbine.
Turbine output is exceeding expectation.
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"I was extremely impressed with the level of detail of the design calculations and the advice on equipment selection. This ensured that the site potential was realised." Shane McKenna
