ALSTOM awarded contract for Supply and Installation of NEW
HYDRO Plant in Australia

The new hydro plant, consisting of an ALSTOM horizontal
Kaplan Turbine, will be installed down stream from the Tumut 3
Power Station at the Jounama Dam spillway.

The plant will recover 50GWh/Yr of energy currently being
lost from spilled water with no impact on the existing water
management of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. To ensure minimal
environmental impact, the compact power station will be located
in the Blowering Reservoir and has been designed to account for
seasonal flooding.

Construction of the plant is due to commence in early 2006,
utilising components manufactured by ALSTOM in Australia and
Spain. Commercial operation is expected by mid 2007 adding
additional generation capacity to Snowy Hydros supply
capabilities.

Chris Raine, ALSTOMs Australian and New Zealand
Country President, said; The contract with Snowy Hydro
Limited is very pleasing and the result of working closely with
the client on an alliance styled basis, engaging an open
optimization program between all parties, enabling each to
maximize cost savings and functional specification.

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ALSTOM is a global leader in the world of power generation and
rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and
environmentally friendly technologies. ALSTOM builds the
fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the
world, and provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions
and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources,
including hydro, gas and coal. The Group employs 69,000 people
in 70 countries, and had sales of 15.8 billion in
2004/05.

www.alstom.com.au

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