Cuervo Hydroelectric Project

Highlights:

Baseline Studies
Environmental Impact Assessment – Study
Environmental Management Plans

Client: Energía Austral

Location: Chile

Completion Date EIS Report: August 2009

Project Description: The Cuervo Hydroelectric project environmental impact study was developed within the current requirements of Chilean legislation and World Bank guidelines.

Knight Piésold’s Role: Knight Piésold was involved in developing the Baseline Studies Terms of Reference; preparing environmental baseline documentation; evaluating environmental impacts through the application of mathematical models and / or mapping tools; and active participation in the citizen participation program and permitting process with authorities.