Nepal Electricity Authority to Construct 132 KV Underground Transmission Line in Central Kathmandu
Summary
Nepal Electricity Authority plans to build a 132 KV underground transmission line in central Kathmandu to improve electricity supply and urban aesthetics, spanning 11.92 kilometers from Balaju to Singha Durbar.
Key Points
- Nepal Electricity Authority is constructing a 132 KV underground transmission line in central Kathmandu to provide reliable electricity within the ring road.
- The transmission line will run 11.92 kilometers from Balaju Substation to Singha Durbar with double circuit capacity.
- Several substations with capacities of 132/11 KV and 132/66/11 KV will be built along the route: in Maharajgunj, Rajdarbar, Ratnapark, and Singha Durbar.
- The project aims to enhance electricity consumption, urban beauty, and will require 1.62 hectares of land, targeting completion within three years.