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Spring Flashboards & Boat Warning Systems to be Installed at Crescent and Vischer Ferry Dams Contact: April 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBANY – The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will oversee the seasonal installation of buoys and flashboards at Crescent and Vischer Ferry dams, located on the Mohawk River in the Towns of Niskayuna, Clifton Park and Colonie starting Sunday, April 30. The Barge Canal opens Friday, April 28. Staff members from NYPA’s Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Project will direct the work, which will be conducted by a maintenance crew from the New York State Canal Corporation’s Waterford Section Office. Water levels at Vischer Ferry will begin to drop during the evening hours on Sunday, April 30, in anticipation of the installation of the flashboards and buoys at Vischer Ferry Dam D, E & F beginning Monday, May 1. After completing the work at Vischer Ferry, the maintenance crew will relocate to Crescent Dam on Wednesday, May 3, dropping the pond level below crest in order to complete installation of the flashboards and fish deterrent systems there. Barring any complications or inclement weather the installations will be completed by Thursday, May 4. Any questions regarding this work should be directed to Carol Rodino, New York Power Authority Albany Office at 518/433-6736. About NYPA: ■ NYPA uses no tax money or state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. ■ NYPA is a leader in promoting energy-efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives. ■ It is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, with 18 generating facilities in various parts of the state and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. |
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