The Energies Division of Alsthom Canada will design, manufacture and install two spherical gates at the Sainte-Marguerite 3 hydroelectric project.

Designed to protect the 441MW Francis turbines at the project, the 3.2m diameter gates will be delivered in May 2000 and are scheduled to begin operation in 2001.

The contract is valued at C$10M.

The Energies Division of Alsthom Canada is a full service designer and manufacturer of hydroelectric power stations and related equipment and systems.