McGinnis Inc., received a preliminary permit to investigate the potential of building an Ohio River hydroelectric generating station at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam.
New Cumberland Locks and Dam is located on the right descending bank of the Ohio River, just off Ohio State Route 7 at the small town of Stratton, Ohio. Across the river and two miles downstream lies New Cumberland, WV, the originally planned site of the lock and dam, and hence its namesake. The tall stacks and white steam of the coal-fired Ohio Edison Sammis Power Plant between Stratton and neighboring Port Homer tower over the project.
The Plan calls for placement of massive turbines on a vessel structure in the Ohio River. The force of the Ohio River will spin the turbines and generate electricity. McGinnis would then sell the electricity to a power plant.
This business opportunity may well create additional crew member and longshore jobs on the Ohio River. The project is a win-win. Best of luck to McGinnis and to their dedicated work force who will implement the plan.
