Novosibirsk Hydroelectric Station

Novosibirsk Hydroelectric Station (Russian: Новосибирская гидроэлектростанция) is a hydroelectric power plant on the Ob River. It is located in Sovetsky City District of Novosibirsk, Russia.

Novosibirsk Hydroelectric Station
Official nameНовосибирская ГЭС
LocationNovosibirsk, Russia
Construction began1950
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsOb River
Reservoir
CreatesNovosibirsk Reservoir

History

Construction began in 1950. The station was separately visited by Nikita Khrushchev[1] and Richard Nixon[2] in 1959.

Shipping Canal

The Novosibirsk Shipping Canal is part of the hydroelectric power station.

References
  1. Новосибирская ГЭС: как всё начиналось. Сиб.фм.
  2. Зачем Новосибирск понадобился Америке? Вечерний Новосибирск.
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