Wahapo Power Scheme

Location
Lake Wahapo
West Coast

Commissioned
1960

Max Capacity
3.1 MW

Annual Output
15.3 GWh

Wahapo Power Station, formerly called Okarito Forks, makes use of the natural storage of Lake Wahapo. The current scheme was redeveloped in the 1990s. Wahapo plays a vital role in ensuring reliable electricity supply to South Westland.

A fish pass helps trout, salmon and native species swim past the weir to upstream spawning grounds.