Dam on Kaituna River, Bay of Plenty February 11th, 2020 2004-12-20T13:51:00+13:00 Andi Uhl has alerted kayakers to the proposal by Bay of Plenty Electricity to build a 7m, 15-20MW dam that would destroy the Awesome Gorge section of the Kaituna river near Rotorua. BoPE is planning to apply for resource consents between January and July 2005. Contact BoPE Generation Manager John Smyth ([email protected]) to ensure you are notified directly.