Alto Maipo is a hydroelectric project, It is being constructed in Cajòn del Maipo, near of Santiago.
Preliminary studies began at 2006, and were rejected by authorities because the project had problems with its environmental impact. How ever, later was approved and actually the construction has begun.
The proyect consist exactlly in the construction of two run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plants, Alfalfal 2 and Las lajas. The benefits provided by AES GENER, the builder, are that this type of power plant have little environmental impact having no dams, it is an important contribution at electrical capacity of the country, the project will create many jobs and monetary benefits for the villager.
Some organizations have reported that the project was approved of irregular shape nd bring many environmental damage. It will cause desertification because put the rivers in an underground pipe, affecting the ecosystems. Energy produced would benefit some people (mining bussinesman), cause a great impact for the explosions an ways construction. This endangers the water supply to Santiago. In addition, this project going to limit access to mountaneeiring and travellers.
Construction progresses and blasting are destroying the mountains. People are organizing some groups for protest and demand a solution to authorities. Citizen coordinator is one of the most important organization and they have made some complaints but have not been successful... as yet.
The proyect consist exactlly in the construction of two run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plants, Alfalfal 2 and Las lajas. The benefits provided by AES GENER, the builder, are that this type of power plant have little environmental impact having no dams, it is an important contribution at electrical capacity of the country, the project will create many jobs and monetary benefits for the villager.
Some organizations have reported that the project was approved of irregular shape nd bring many environmental damage. It will cause desertification because put the rivers in an underground pipe, affecting the ecosystems. Energy produced would benefit some people (mining bussinesman), cause a great impact for the explosions an ways construction. This endangers the water supply to Santiago. In addition, this project going to limit access to mountaneeiring and travellers.
Construction progresses and blasting are destroying the mountains. People are organizing some groups for protest and demand a solution to authorities. Citizen coordinator is one of the most important organization and they have made some complaints but have not been successful... as yet.
It is a terrible project. It's amazing to see the changes that have hit the cajon del mapio in the last time..
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