Salto Grande dam - Argentina – Uruguay

Authors

  • M. Bongiovanni

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.1979.v32.i316.2390

Abstract


The power harnessing of Salto Grande will be the first common project carried out by two South American Countries and this will foster greater integration of both countries. The project involves the following: — One 39 m-high dam — Two hydroelectric power plants — One international bridge — One shipping canal The benefits to be obtained from the project include: increase and improvement of the waterway network; increase of electricity production; railways and highway tie-ups between both countries; industrial development; increased availability of irrigation water; new tourist resorts; increase of fishing resources.

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Published

1979-12-30

How to Cite

Bongiovanni, M. (1979). Salto Grande dam - Argentina – Uruguay. Informes De La Construcción, 32(316), 65–78. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.1979.v32.i316.2390

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