Panchkhal-Sunkoshi Water Supply Project reaches final-stage of completion

Summary

The Panchkhal-Sunkoshi Water Supply Project, benefiting over 31,000 citizens, has reached around 99% completion and will be fully operational by December, providing 84 litres per second from the Sunkoshi river source.

Key Points
  • The Panchkhal-Sunkoshi Water Supply Project has reached its final stage of construction with 99% physical progress.
  • The project will benefit 31,415 citizens from 6,037 households across multiple wards of Panchkhal Municipality.
  • After repairs due to flood and landslide damage last year, water distribution has started from the treatment plant with a capacity of 3.9 million litres.
  • The project is expected to be fully operational by December and aims to serve 45,000 citizens by 2040.
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