Trees to be removed for Tanahun Hydropower Project transmission line construction
Summary
The Tanahun Hydropower Project will remove 9,127 trees across 92.7 hectares of forest in Tanahun and Chitwan to construct a transmission line, with significant progress made on related project packages.
Key Points
- 9,127 trees will be removed from 92.7 hectares of forest for the transmission line construction under Tanahun Hydropower Project.
- An agreement has been signed between Tanahun Hydropower Limited and the Department of Forest and Soil Conservation to acquire forest land in Tanahun and Chitwan.
- KEC International Limited India has completed foundation work for 78 out of 94 towers and erection of 69 towers for the transmission line.
- Progress on other packages includes 54% completion of dam works by Soangda Kalika JV and 73% progress on powerhouse construction by Sino Hydro Corporation China.
