Central San Pedro is a controversial energy project that aims to build a hydroelectric power plant in San Pedro River, Los Ríos Region, Chile. The dam and associated infrastructure would generate 170 megawatts (230,000 hp). [1] The project was halted in 2009 due to problems associated with the area's geology, [1] but then reactivated in 2019. [2]
As of 2019 the municipalities of Panguipulli and Los Lagos, the two most directly affected communes, have rejected the project. [1] The mayor of Los Lagos, among other people, has expressed concerns over its mpact on tourism and biodiversity. [1] On September 7, 2019, three or more armed persons attacked the project's temporary installations, setting the storehouse ablaze. [3] Within a week, Colbún S.A. had responded by filling legal actions against those responsible. [3]
In September 2022 the project was put on hold as Colbún S.A. declared it was not continuing with the legal proceedings for its establishment. [4]
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