As part of the new Brenwe Hydropower Station in Malekula, Vanuatu, AWMA supplied and commissioned purpose-engineered water control gates and flood protection barriers to manage and protect this critical renewable energy asset.
The facility, a run-of-river hydropower scheme funded by the Asian Development Bank and the Vanuatu Government: generates 100% renewable energy for the Malekula grid, dramatically reducing diesel consumption and expanding electricity access from 10% to over 50% of the island’s population.
To ensure safe, reliable operation in the island’s challenging environmental conditions, AWMA delivered:
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A TLF isolation gate – designed to securely shut off water flow to the powerhouse during planned maintenance or emergencies, protecting valuable turbine and generator equipment.
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Custom flood barriers – engineered to shield the powerhouse from extreme weather events, including tropical cyclones and intense rainfall, reducing the risk of floodwater ingress and unplanned outages.
These systems were purpose-built to withstand the site’s remote location, heavy rainfall, and high-velocity river flows. They provide the hydropower station’s operators with dependable water control and flood resilience measures, ensuring renewable energy production can continue uninterrupted for Malekula’s communities.
Congratulations to the MAP Projects Team!
A huge congratulations to our Brenwe Hydro Power project partners for taking out the National CCNZ Project Excellence Award in the $5M–$20M category, 2025.
