Chobhar substation in final stage of construction
Summary
The 132/11 kV Chobhar substation in Kirtipur has reached its final construction stage and is expected to begin operation immediately after Dashain. Built to strengthen power supply in the Kathmandu Valley, the project includes new feeder lines and a linked transmission line to improve reliability in Kirtipur, Pulchowk and nearby areas.
Key Points
- The 132/11 kV Chobhar substation in Kirtipur Municipality-6 has reached its final stage of construction and is expected to be charged after Dashain.
- Nepal Electricity Authority says one of the two 45 MVA transformers will be brought into operation immediately after the festival.
- The substation is meant to ease rising electricity demand in Kirtipur, Pulchowk and surrounding parts of the Kathmandu Valley.
- The project is part of the Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Strengthening Project, supported by the Asian Development Bank.
