Updated Public Safety Plan for Swinging Bridge Hydroelectric Project

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The Swinging Bridge Hydroelectric Project, a development comprised of three components – Swinging Bridge, Cliff Lake, and Toronto – located on the Mongaup River, a tributary of the Delaware River, has submitted an update to its Public Safety Plan (PSP) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The update, provided by Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC, outlines the control measures in place for ensuring public safety at the project site, which includes a hydroelectric power plant and related facilities. The plan is specifically tailored to address the safety concerns associated with the Swinging Bridge, Cliff Lake, and Toronto Developments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Swinging Bridge Hydroelectric Project is a complex development consisting of three main components: Swinging Bridge, Cliff Lake, and Toronto, located on the Mongaup River, a tributary of the Delaware River.
  • The project, operated by Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC, includes two additional storage reservoirs, Mongaup Falls and Rio, each with their individual Public Safety Plans (PSPs).
  • The run-of-river facility associated with the project is the non-operational Black Brook Dam, located on Black Brook Creek, with associated public safety control measures documented in the Mongaup Falls PSP.
  • This updated PSP specifically relates to the Swinging Bridge, Cliff Lake, and Toronto Developments, and provides a high-level overview of the sites, including Figure 1, an aerial view, and Figure 2, an overview of the related projects.
  • The public safety plan provides detailed information on the control measures in place for ensuring public safety at the project site.
  • Contact information for questions or concerns regarding the update is provided, including a phone number and email address.

Statistics:

  • Location: Mongaup River, a tributary of the Delaware River.
  • Number of Developments: Three – Swinging Bridge, Cliff Lake, and Toronto.
  • Number of Storage Reservoirs: Two – Mongaup Falls and Rio.
  • Number of Run-of-River Facilities: One – Black Brook Dam.
  • Email Address for Questions or Concerns: chelsey.hanna@eaglecreekre.com.
  • Phone Number for Questions or Concerns: (920) 216-7608.

Sources:

  • Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC c/o Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W Bethesda, Maryland 20814 240.482.2700.