Construction Begins on Permanent Bridge Over Wantang Khola in Tanahun Under Hydropower Project CSR

Summary

Construction has begun on a 130-meter permanent bridge over the Wantang Khola in Tanahun, funded by the CSR initiative of the 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project to improve local connectivity.

Key Points
  • Construction has started on a permanent 130-meter-long bridge over Wantang Khola in Bhimad Municipality-5, Tanahun.
  • The bridge is funded under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program of the 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project.
  • Sapana Nirman Pvt. Ltd. was contracted to design and build the bridge for NPR 23.07 crore with a 30-month timeline.
  • The bridge is needed to maintain connectivity after the hydropower project's reservoir submerges part of the Bhimad-Rishung section.
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