140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project under construction [Photo feature]
Summary
Construction of the 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project in Nepal has reached 75.5% completion with major progress in dam, powerhouse, and transmission line works. The project is supported by multiple international agencies and emphasizes environmental and social safeguards.
Key Points
- The 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project's overall construction progress has reached 75.5 percent.
- Dam construction by Song Da-Kalika JV has reached 59 percent, including concreting of the 140-meter main dam.
- Sino Hydro Corporation has completed 100 percent excavation of the powerhouse and is installing electromechanical equipment.
- KEC International Limited has completed 78 percent progress on the 33 km Damauli-Bharatpur transmission line.
- Environmental and social safeguard measures include fish hatchery operation, local community development projects, and gender equality programs.
