  How to find out whether the water flow is suitable To get flow rates contact the Trustpower Tauranga control room. Their phone number is 0800 499 699. Ask for the flow in cumecs coming out of the Mangorei Power Station. They do not seem to mind providing this service for us. Note: The power station has access to a NIWA level gauge mounted on the concrete at the top end of the tailrace. This level has been calibrated to give the operator a flow readout in m3/sec (cumecs) . The NIWA gauge information is not available to the public and is available to Trustpower only. The power station has 4 turbines. The 3 large turbines are 2m3/sec each. The small turbine is 1m3/sec. Therefore the maximum flow is 7m3/sec. 7 Cumecs approx great flow for advanced playboating moves, A retentive full on playhole. 6 Cumecs often preferred by advanced level kayakers as it allows easier boat control 5 Cumecs great flow for intermediate level kayakers practising spins 4 Cumecs great flow for beginners practicing edge control   7-3-2010 great turn out for the working Bee. A section of the weir that had started to erode was rebuilt, a lot of rocks were removed below the ledge, and the ledge had a bit added to. |
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