Coteau
Creek Hydroelectric Station
located on the South Saskatchewan River near Elbow
three 62 net MW units with a total capacity of 186 net MW
The station was built as a result of a combined federal-provincial decision in 1958 due to the need for more electrical energy to meet the expanding needs of Saskatchewan homes, farms and industries. In addition, new water supplies were needed for irrigation and recreation
The Coteau Creek Station draws water from Gardiner Dam, located about
one kilometre upstream