First Hydroelectric Plant in Campinas Shut Down After 109 Years of Operation

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 02/01/2021 at 09:44

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After 109 Years of Operation, Macaco Branco Hydroelectric Plant in Campinas Was Decommissioned

The company CPFL was responsible for the closure of the Macaco Hydroelectric Plant in Campinas, which was the first hydroelectric plant built in the city in 1911. Initially, its area will be flooded by the future Pedreira dam, which is the state government’s project to ensure water security in the Campinas region. CPFL stated in a note that, with the deactivation, the area becomes the property of the DAEE – Department of Water and Electricity of the State. DAEE estimates that the area will begin to be flooded in the second half of 2021.

New Dam Will Flood Farms Almost Listed as Heritage in Campinas

In Campinas, in addition to the hydroelectric plant, the future dam will also flood areas of Fazenda Roseira, which has been there since the 19th century, including its entire architectural ensemble located in the district of Joaquim Egídio, as well as the forest of Córrego Linde. The hydroelectric plant and the farm were already in the process of being listed as historical heritage of Campinas, however, in 2016, the Condepacc decided to archive the studies in favor of increasing water security that will come with the construction of the dam.

Within the area of the new dam that will be built, the archiving of the listing process for Fazenda Espirito Santo, which will also be flooded, is also included.

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