Chitwan National Park Area Underground Electrification Work Progresses
Summary
Underground electrification work is moving ahead in an eight-kilometer stretch of Chitwan National Park at a cost of about Rs 178.6 million. The project aims to replace the old 8-megawatt line with a new 25-megawatt system to reduce recurring power flow problems and delays in fault detection.
Key Points
- The Nepal Electricity Authority’s Bagmati Province office has advanced a contract to underground electric wires in an eight-kilometer area of Chitwan National Park.
- Sharada & Sumnimavisana JV is carrying out the project, which will cost about Rs 178.6 million and handle 25 megawatts of electricity.
- Officials said the earlier underground line was only for eight megawatts, causing repeated faults and slow troubleshooting.
- The work is expected to gain momentum after the monsoon and be completed within nine months.
