Tree Marking Begins for Transmission Line Construction Under Tanahun Hydropower Project
Summary
Tree marking has started for the transmission line construction under the Tanahun Hydropower Project, with significant progress in foundation and erection of towers along the Damauli-Bharatpur line. Various packages of the hydropower project are advancing steadily including dam and powerhouse construction.
Key Points
- Tree marking has begun on trees in Chitwan district for the transmission line under the Tanahun Hydropower Project.
- An agreement with the Department of Forest and Soil Conservation permits clearing land and removing trees in Chitwan and Tanahun.
- KEC International Limited of India has completed foundation work for 78 out of 94 towers along the 33 km transmission line with 76% overall progress for this package.
- Packages for dam construction and powerhouse are progressing, with Sonda Kalika JV and Sino Hydro Corporation handling different sections and significant milestones achieved.
