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The Galloway hydro-electric power scheme is a network of dams and hydro-electric power stations in Galloway, south west Scotland. It was built between 1930 and 1936. | 1929 The scheme was authorized by the Galloway Water Power Act on 10 May 1929, by which the Galloway Water Power Company was incorporated. | ||
The [[Galloway Hydro-Electric Scheme|Galloway hydro-electric power scheme]] is a network of dams and hydro-electric power stations in Galloway, south west Scotland. It was built between 1930 and 1936. | |||
The generating stations draw water from the River Ken, River Dee and River Doon through reservoirs at Loch Doon, Kendoon, Carsfad, Clatteringshaws, and Tongland. The unusual modernist stations were designed by Scottish civil engineer, Sir [[Alexander Gibb]]. | The generating stations draw water from the River Ken, River Dee and River Doon through reservoirs at Loch Doon, Kendoon, Carsfad, Clatteringshaws, and Tongland. The unusual modernist stations were designed by Scottish civil engineer, Sir [[Alexander Gibb]]. | ||
1948 The company was nationalized under the Electricity Act 1947<ref>The Times Mar. 10, 1948</ref> | 1948 The company was nationalized under the Electricity Act 1947<ref>The Times Mar. 10, 1948</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 31 March 2025
1929 The scheme was authorized by the Galloway Water Power Act on 10 May 1929, by which the Galloway Water Power Company was incorporated.
The Galloway hydro-electric power scheme is a network of dams and hydro-electric power stations in Galloway, south west Scotland. It was built between 1930 and 1936.
The generating stations draw water from the River Ken, River Dee and River Doon through reservoirs at Loch Doon, Kendoon, Carsfad, Clatteringshaws, and Tongland. The unusual modernist stations were designed by Scottish civil engineer, Sir Alexander Gibb.
1948 The company was nationalized under the Electricity Act 1947[1]
See -
- Drumjohn Power Station
- Kendoon Power Station
- Carsfad Power Station
- Earlstoun Power Station
- Glenlee Power Station
- Tongland Power Station
See Also
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times Mar. 10, 1948