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Proulx Mill & Power Station, Sherbrooke, Quebec
15.5 foot / 46 inch wide deep bucket waterwheel being installed Aug. 2003
Foundation and stand are ready for installation
The hubs are positioned and welded into place The 3000 pounds of laser formed metal bucket sectionas are positioned for assembly At the end of the day the last of the 16 section are bolted into placeThese six 5 by 1.75 inch rounded beams will form a perfect 15.5 ft circle. They will be welded onto the outer rim of the wheel for a generator wheel to run on.
The wheel is prepared for the wide metal;rolled channel
The raceway will be assembled as the next step for the completion of the site. This will take place by the beginning of the third quarter of 2003. More pictures to come.