HYDRO POWER STATION

The transcript discusses Aero's largest civil engineering project in the Wicklow Mountains, focusing on the first pumped storage hydroelectric station in Southern Ireland. Designed for peak demand times, the project involves pumping water to a higher reservoir at night to drive turbines during the day. The Turlough Hill project, costing nineteen million pounds and partly financed by the World Bank, is set to be completed by 1974. The project aims to meet the increasing power demands of Aero's expanding industry. Additionally, a brief mention is made of David Niven's visit to Jersey.

What is the primary purpose of the pumped storage hydroelectric station in the Wicklow Mountains?

• To manage electricity demand during peak times

• To provide water for local communities

• To store water for agricultural use

• To generate power continuously throughout the day

How much did the Turlough Hill project cost?

• Twenty-five million pounds

• Thirty million pounds

• Ten million pounds

• Nineteen million pounds

Which organization partially financed the Turlough Hill project?

• European Union

• United Nations

• World Bank

• International Monetary Fund

What is the expected completion year for the hydro scheme?

• 1974

• 1975

• 1973

• 1972

Why is the Wicklow Mountain project being developed?

• To meet the increasing power demands of Aero's industry

• To boost tourism in the area

• To create a new recreational area

• To improve local transportation infrastructure