The spilling spectacle at the Benmore dam has proved a popular attraction for visitors to the area. Photo by Sally Rae. : Water spilled to make room in lakes
The spilling spectacle at the Benmore dam has proved a popular attraction for visitors to the area. Photo by Sally Rae. : Water spilled to make room in lakes
Contact Energy spills water from its Clyde Hydro dam power station on the Clutha river yesterday. Photo by Rosie Manins. : Water spilled to make room in lakes
Contact Energy spills water from its Clyde Hydro dam power station on the Clutha river yesterday. Photo by Rosie Manins. : Water spilled to make room in lakes
Water gushes from the Contact Energy's Roxburgh hydro dam on January 4, during a controlled spilling of the resource into the Clutha River. Photo by Rosie Manins. : Water spilled to make room in lakes
Water gushes from the Contact Energy's Roxburgh hydro dam on January 4, during a controlled spilling of the resource into the Clutha River. Photo by Rosie Manins. : Water spilled to make room in lakes
Water spilled to make room in lakes
Benmore dam is spilling water this week for the first time in nearly five years, creating a spectacular scene for visitors to the Waitaki Valley.