Peoples' Hydropower Company Limited

Super Dordi Hydropower Project – Kha “54 MW”

Madhyamarga, Buddhanagar-10, Kathmandu

Tel: +977-1-4785923/4785745
Web: www.peopleshydro.com.np
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Progress Report
July 2022 (Asar 2079)
PEOPLES’ HYDROPOWER COMPANY LTD.

PROGRESS REPORT

OF

SUPER DORDI HYDROPOWER PROJECT KHA-54 MW

July 2022 (Asar 2079)

 Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Company Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Company Address ............................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Board of Directors............................................................................................................... 1
1.4. Project Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2
1.5. Project Location .................................................................................................................. 2
1.6. Project Salient Features...................................................................................................... 2
1.7. Access to Project Site .......................................................................................................... 7
1.8. Project Up gradation .......................................................................................................... 8
1.9. Some Relevant Milestone Dates ......................................................................................... 8
2. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ENTITIES ....................................................................... 10
2.1. The Client .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. The Consultants ................................................................................................................ 10
2.3. Expert Services for the Project ........................................................................................ 11
2.4. The Contractors ................................................................................................................ 11
3. MAIN CONSTRUCTION PACKAGES AND PROGRESS STATUS ................................ 13
3.1. Infrastructure Works ....................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Access Road ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Camp and Offices.............................................................................................................. 13
3.2.3 Construction Power .......................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Civil Works ........................................................................................................................ 14
3.4 Hydromechanical Works.................................................................................................. 15
3.5 Electro-Mechanical and Switchyard Equipment ........................................................... 16
3.6 Transmission Line ............................................................................................................. 17
3.7 Overall Project Progress .................................................................................................. 18
3.8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ........................................................................... 19
3.9 Explosive Supply and Security Management ................................................................. 19
3.10 Land Acquisition ............................................................................................................... 19
3.11 Resource planning for Completion .................................................................................. 19
3.12 Major Events, Achievement of the Project ..................................................................... 20
3.13 Flash Flood Damages to the Project components........................................................... 21
 3.14 COVID 19 Pandemic ........................................................................................................ 21
3.15 Consequence to Civil construction .................................................................................. 21
3.16 Impact to Project Construction Timeline ....................................................................... 22
3.17 Second and Third Wave of Covid-19 & project problems ............................................ 22
4 DAMAGE ASSESSEMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW ......................................................... 23
5 IPO STATUS ............................................................................................................................. 23
6 CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................................... 24
3 UPDATED PROJECT SCHEDULE ....................................................................................... 25
4 UPDATED PROJECT LAYOUT............................................................................................ 26
5 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART ................................................................................. 27
6 LATEST PHOTOGRAPHS ..................................................................................................... 28
1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Company Introduction

The Peoples Hydropower Company Private Limited (PHCPL) was established on

Ashwin 22, 2064 (Oct 09 th , 2007) under the Company Act 2063 of Nepal as private
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company. The proponents of the Company include different person from

multidisciplinary sectors interested in hydropower development. The main objective
of the company is to develop Hydropower Projects in Nepal. In Feb 27, 2019, the
company is transformed from private to public limited as per the Company Act 2006
BS. Till date total shareholders of the Company is around 2,458. The authorized &
issued capital of the Company is NRs. 3 Arab 20 Crores.

1.2. Company Address

Name of the Company : Peoples' Hydropower Company Ltd. (PHCL)

Type of Organization : Public Limited Company
Company Registration No : 209826/075/076 (Public registration Number)
Address : Madhya Marga, Buddha Nagar
P.B. No.: 25038, Kathmandu
Telephone : +977-01-4785923
: +977-01 4785745
E-mail : [email protected]
Web site : www.peopleshydro.com.np

1.3. Board of Directors

The board of directors has been formed for smooth operation of company as well as
the project and it has come under execution from 2066/04/01. The current board
members of the Peoples Hydropower Company Ltd (PHCL) are as follows:

1. Mr. Udaya Nepali Shrestha : Chairman

2. Mr. Keshav Bdr. Rayamajhi : Managing Director
3. Mr. Arjun Prasad Gautam : Project Director
4. Mr. Bhim Lal Poudyal : Director
5. Mr. Dharma Dhoj Parajuli : Director
6. Mr. Ganesh Karki : Director
7. Mr. Ijan Kumar Baral : Director
8. Mr. Gokul Shrestha : Public Director
9. Mrs. Yogmaya Dwa : Public Director

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 1.4. Project Introduction

The Super Dordi Hydropower Project “Kha” 54 MW is promoted by Peoples

Hydropower Company Ltd. (PHCL). The project area is located in northern part of
Lamjung District, Gandaki Province, in Dordi Gaupalika.

1.5. Project Location

The People’s Hydropower Company Ltd (PHCL) has developed Super Dordi
Hydropower Project-Kha, 54 MW (SDHP) located at Dordi Gaupalika of Lamjung
District, Gandaki Province of Nepal. Location of the project is Longitudes 84 0 P P

34’15” to 84 0 31’00” E and Latitudes 28 0 18’43” to 28 0 16’20” N about 194 Km

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North-West of Kathmandu.

Super Dordi KHA-HEP (54 MW), Lamjung District

Fig 1: Project Location of SDHEP-54 MW

1.6. Project Salient Features

The following table presents the Project Salient features of Super Dordi Kha-54
MW:
Table 1: Project Salient Features of Super Dordi HPP Kha-54 MW

SN Particular Salient Features

1. Project Location
Location of Project Site Dordi Gaupalika, Lamjung District, Gandaki Province

Longitudes 84º 31’ 00” E and 84º 34’ 15” E

Latitudes 28º16’ 20” N and 28º 18’ 43” N

2. Project Type

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 Type of Scheme Run of River (RoR)

Installed Capacity 54.0 MW + 10% Continuous Overload (CoL) i.e 59.4

MW- Total Continuous Capacity

Gross head 637.55 m

Design Discharge 9.9 m3/sec at Q 40%

Energy After outage + loss 314.983 GWh

3. Hydrology

Catchment Area 142.45 sq km

Average Precipitation 2035 mm/year
100 years Design Flood 300 m3/sec
(HW)
100 years Design Flood (PH) 362 m3/sec
Design Discharge 9.30 m3/sec (Q 40%) (Dordi HW) and 0.60 m3/sec (Q
40%)(Purmu) and total is 9.90 m3/sec (Q 40%)

4. Headworks
Diversion structure Broad Crest Free flow gravity weir
Length of weir 18.5 m
Weir crest elevation EL 1887.6 msl
Height of weir 7.5m from Foundation with Grouting
Crest of Sluice EL 1884.00 msl
Size of Sluice gates (bxh) 3.0 m x3.0 m x 1 nos
Intake Type Side Intakes
Size of opening 3.0 m x 1.5 m - 3 nos
Crest elevation of Intake El 1885.50 msl

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5. Gravel Trap
Type D-Shaped Inside Inlet Tunnel
Particle Size to be settled 20mm
Length of Gravel Trap 36 m length
Size (Width X Depth) 4.0mx (2.3-4.0)m
Bed Slope 1:20(Settling Part)

6. Connecting Tunnel
Tunnel Length 257.67 m from Gravel Trap to Desander
Type Inverted “D” Shape, Low Pressure Full Flow
Size of Tunnel 4.2m (width) x 3.5 m (H)
Nos. of bend 3 nos.
7. Desander Basin

Type Length = 123 m x 2 Nos = 246 m

Underground Dufour Double Chamber
Continuous Flushing Type
Particle Size to be settled 0.15mm
Size of Desander 2 Chamber each of H = 12.74m X W = 10.6m x L
= 123m
Bed Slope 1:50
Flushing Channel Size 1.2 x0.5 to 2.5m
8.a Headrace Tunnel (HRT)

Tunnel Length after Desander 5158.66 m

Type Inverted “D” Shape, Low Pressure Concrete and
Shotcrete Lined
Size of Tunnel 2.8m Finished Diameter
Average tunnel slope 1:300
Nos. of bend 7 no.
Rock Trap 2.8mX2.8m; 25 m length
Nitches 3mx3mx10m in length each 250 m

8.b Purmu Adit for Headrace Tunnel

Type Inverted “D” Type, Shotcrete lined

Size of Tunnel 2.8 m X 2.8 m
Length 294 m

8.c Kyame Adit for Headrace Tunnel

Type Inverted “D” Type, Shotcrete lined

Size of Tunnel 2.8 m X 2.8 m
Length 238 m

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 Surge Shaft Adit for Headrace Tunnel (Outlet)
8.d
Type Inverted “D” Type, Shotcrete lined
Size of Tunnel 3.5 m X 3.5 m
Length 94 m
8.e Surge Shaft

Type Cylindrical Restricted orifice

Construction Concrete Lined underground
Dia of Tank 6.0m
Dia of orifice 2.0m
Total Height 49.2m
Invert Level EL 1859.75m
Top Level EL 1908.92m
Static level EL 1887.60m
Upper Surge Level EL 1905.42m
Operating Level EL 1875.75m
Down Surge Level EL 1867.05m

9. Penstock Shaft
Type Steel Lined Drop and Horizontal Shaft
Length 1048m (Including Branches 45m)
Pipe Material High Strength Steel IS 2062-B E450
Size of Pipe
2.2m dia to 1.8m dia 10-42mm thick
Number of Bends in Shaft
5 Including Y
Number of Anchor Blocks 12 nos.
Type of Adits Inverted “D” Type, Shotcrete lined
Size of Adits 3.5 m X 3.5 m, 346 m

10. Powerhouse
Type Underground Power House Cavern
PH dimension 51.3 m (L) x 15(B) x29.5 m (H)
Height / Width of PH building 30.0 m / 15.0 m
CL of Runner EL. 1250.1 m

11. Tail race Tunnel

Type Inverted “D” Shaped, Shotcrete lined Free Flow
Size (wxh) 3.0 m X 3.5 m
Length 423 m (Tailrace Tunnel) including branches
12. Turbine
Number of Units 2
Type of Turbine 4 Jet Pelton, Vertical Axis, 600 RPM
Shaft Arrangement Vertical
Rated discharge for each turbine 4.95+10% CoL m3/s
Rated Head 625.8m
Rated Output for each unit 28000 kW+ 10% COL
Rated Efficiency 91.5%

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 Speed Governor Electro-Hydraulic (Electronics)
13. Generators
No of units 2
Generator Type 3 ph AC Vertical Synchronous, 50Hz
Excitation Brushless excitation
Rated Voltage 11.0 kV
Power Factor 0.85
Rated Efficiency 98.0%
Rated Output 31.764MVA + 10% CoL i.e 34.941 MVA each unit
Rated Frequency 50 Hz

14. Power Transformer

Type Step up power transformer
Capacity 25MVA x 3 Nos, Single Phase
No of Units 4 Nos x 1 ph, 50 Hz (including 1 Spare)
Type of Cooling ONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural)
Primary (LV Side) 11 kV
Secondary (HV Side) 132 kV
Connection Delta/Star ∆/Y
Rated Efficiency 99.25%
Overload Capacity 120% for 4 Hrs.
15. Station Supply Transformer
Type Indoor type
Capacity 250 kVA each unit
Number of Unit 2
Type of Cooling Dry Type
Voltage Ratio 11.0/0.4, 0.23 kV
Connection /Vector Group Dyn11
Number of Unit 2

16 Transmission Line

Transmission Length 5.2 km

Transmission Voltage 132 kV

Double Circuit Tower but Single CKT line
Type of Circuit
Construction up to Dordi SS
Proposed Interconnection Point Dordi 132kV Hub Substation at Kirtipur
Line Conductor ACSR (Wolf) 150 mm 2

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 To INPS through 220/132kV Udipur SS from
Power Evacuation
132kV Dordi Corridor
17. Power and Energy

Installed Capacity 54 MW (formerly 49.6 MW)

Deemed Energy (Contract
314.983 GWh
Energy
Dry Season Energy 95.024 GWh (30.17%)

Wet Season Energy 219.959 GWh (69.83%)

18. Construction Period

RCOD April 27, 2021

Project Cost (Original) 880 Crore (54 MW)

Project Cost per MW 16.30 Crore

(Original)
Project Cost (Revised Nov 2021) 1040 Crore (54 MW)

Project Cost per MW 19.26 Crore

(Original)

1.7. Access to Project Site

The Super Dordi Hydropower Project Kha is accessible by gravel road after crossing
the Marsyangdi River from Udipur. The travel distance and time from different major
cities/ locations to the project site are presented below.

Table 1: Travel distance and time from different major locations to the site

S No. Route Distance to Site Travel Time,

approximate
1 Birgunj-Mungling-Site 246 8 Hrs
2 Nepalgunj-Mungling-Site 487 12 Hrs
3 Kathmandu-Mungling-Site 194 7 Hrs
4 Pokhara-Dumre-Site 127 5 Hrs

The major bridge crossing in off-road part of the access road are required on
Marshyangdi River near Middle Marshyangdi HPP Damsite and another on Dordi
River near Shera, Dordi Gaupalika. The distance to Powerhouse is 22.0 Km and to
the Headworks is 33.2 Km from the nearest blacktopped motor road at Udipur,
Lamjung.

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1.8. Project Up gradation

The project was initially designed for 49.6 MW, but due to some geological reason,
at the proposed headwork, the weir site was relocated some upstream within the
project boundary, which resulted increase in Gross head. The upgraded capacity of
the project is obtained as 54.0 MW.

The company has already signed PPA with the Nepal Electricity Authority for the
upgraded capacity of the project dated on 27 th February 2019. Earlier the PPA was
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signed for 49.60 MW energy on date 25 th February 2015.

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A comparative chart on Power & Energy between original 49.60 MW and upgraded
54.00 MW options has been presented hereunder, which reveals the project has
benefited with the upgraded capacity.

Table 2: Comparative Chart of Power & Energy for Super Dordi HEP

Revised Installed Difference

Particulars As per DPR Capacity (+/-)

Installed Capacity 49.6 MW 54.0 MW 4.40 MW

Gross head 601.42 m 637.55 m 36.13 m

Saleable Energy 289.464 GWh 314.98 GWh 25.52 GWh

Energy per MW 5.84 5.83

(GWh)
Dry/ Wet 4 months/ 8 months 4 months/ 8 months for 49.6 MW &
6 months/6 months for additional
capacity

The EIA report is approved by Ministry of Forest and Environment. Likewise,

Generation license for additional capacity has been received.

1.9. Some Relevant Milestone Dates

The following are the some of the relevant milestone dates for the Super Dordi
Hydropower Project “Kha” 54 MW.

Table 3: Major Milestones of SDHP-Kha 54 MW

S No. Major Milestones Date

1 Survey License for 49.6MW (Q40 criteria) obtained Jestha 19, 2068

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2 Connection Agreement with NEA (49.6 MW) obtained Shrawan 10, 2069

3 Initial Environmental Examination (49.6 MW) Mangshir 10, 2069

completed

4 Generation License (49.6 MW) obtained Chaiitra 11, 2070

5 Power Purchase Agreement with NEA (49.6 MW) Falgun 13, 2071
signed

6 PPA with NEA (additional 4.4 MW) signed Ashoj 07, 2076

7 Environmental Impact Assessment (54 MW) Bhadra 10, 2076

completed/ approved from government

8 Revised IEE for rerouting of TL alignment approved Asar 01, 2079

9 Generation License (54 MW) obtained Ashoj 02, 2076

10 First Amendment to RCOD Asar 31, 2077

11 Second Amendment to RCOD Baisakh 14, 2078

12 Third Amendment to RCOD Baisakh 15, 2079

13 Fourth Amendment to RCOD Magh 28, 2079

14 Planned commissioning date Aswin, 2079

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2. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ENTITIES

The major entities involved in the development and construction of the Super Dordi
Hydropower Project Kha 54 MW are elaborated below:

2.1. The Client

The Peoples Hydropower Company Limited (PHCL) is the owner of the SDHEP.
The PHCL has obtained license of the project for 35 years starting from the date of
receipt of Generation License for the construction and operation & maintenance of
the project. In June 2010, the GoN provided the survey license for installed capacity
of 49.6MW based on design discharge of Q40. Generation License for 54 MW with
additional 4.4 MW is already obtained by the company.

2.2. The Consultants

a. Design Consultant

The Clean Energy Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (CECPL), based in Baneshwor, Kathmandu
is the design monitoring consultant of the project.

The CECPL has submitted the Detailed Project Report on September 2015. The
CEPCL is responsible for design & issuing the Construction Drawings of the Project.

b. Consortium Technical Consultant

A tripartite contract agreement for Monitoring and bill verification works has been
made dated 19 th November 2018, where Sanima Hydro and Engineering (P) Ltd. has
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been appointed as the Consultant for the said works. The consultant will carry the
following works:
 One time verification for works carried out till contract signing date
 IPC/FPC verifications
 Verification of Variation Order (VO)
 Periodic Site visit and Monitoring Construction Progress

c. Design Review Consultant

The Company has appointed an international consultant NTNU (Dr. KK Panthi) to

review the Detail Project Report (DPR) of the project. After visiting the sites time to
time the consultant have been providing necessary input for design modification and
further input for betterment of the project which include:
 minimize the geological uncertainties
 make the construction works easy and
 reduce the project cost
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  provide technical advice for critical technical issues,

2.3. Expert Services for the Project

 Hydro/Electro-Mechanical Service

The agreement with renowned international consultant M/S ENERM Consult

Pvt. Ltd., Germany has been conducted on 16 th Sep. 2017 for review of Tender
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Document and support services for Electromechanical and Hydromechanical

Works. Representing the ENERM Consult, Mr. Reinhold Metzler have visited
the project site from Oct 12 – 14, 2017 and reviewed the Tender Document
and provided recommendation. The remarks and recommendation from EM Expert
has been incorporated in the EM Tender/ Contract. Presently the Enerm Consult has
been involved in Factory Acceptance Test of EM Machine/ equipments in Europe.

Similarly, the Global Inspection Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as the
Third Party Consultant for the test/ inspection of Hydromechanical works.

 Geo-Technical Services

Since the major structures of the project are housed underground including the twin
desander caverns, headrace tunnel, vertical and inclined penstock shaft and the
powerhouse, the underground expert service is very vital for the project. The NTNU,
Norway has been providing the expert service as required. Also, other local experts
has been utilized time to time.

 Transmission Line Works

For Transmission Line works, mainly for the tower design and review, a separate
design consultant – TStructures Associates, India has been hired. Likewise,
another team comprising of senior engineers with high level experience for design
review have also been engaged.

2.4. The Contractors

The project works have been devised and categorized in systematic way. Based on the
approved procurement plan, the Contractors have been selected through international
competitive bidding and other suitable modes. The BP Construction Pvt. Ltd. has been
awarded contract for the construction of Access road of the Project and construction
of different Adit/ Construction tunnels.

The Civil contractors have been mobilized to the sites. Presently, the construction of
works at site is in full swing and the civil contractors are working on all work fronts
provided to them.
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The High Himalaya Hydro Construction Pvt. Ltd., “ A” Class Civil Contractor, is
awarded the works of Powerhouse Cavern, Drop Shaft, PH Access Tunnel and
Substation Civil Works. The work progress status of this part is presented later in
the report.

The BP Construction Pvt. Ltd., “ A” Class Civil Contractor, is awarded the Headrace
Tunnel and Surge Shaft Civil Works. The excavation of HRT is continued from
Adit to Surgeshaft, Kyame Adit and Purmu Adit. The Progress status till date is
provided in another section of the report.

Similarly, the Bajra Guru Construction Company Pvt. Ltd., “ A” Class Civil
Contractor, is awarded for construction of Headworks, Desander Cavern,
Diversion Tunnel, Churmu collection, Purmu Headworks for which the progress
of works is mentioned in another section.

The HZGE-SERI JV, China as the Principle Contractor and Geppert GmbH, Austria
as sub-contractor have been selected as the Contractor for carrying out Electro-
mechanical works with Switchyard facilities and interconnecting Equipment for the
project.

Similarly, Machhapuchhre Metal & Machinery Works P. Ltd, Pokhara has been
selected as the Contractor for carrying Hydro-mechanical works for the project.

Further, Transmission line contractor shall be responsible for Design, Manufacture

Supply, Storage, Installation/Erection, and Testing & Commissioning of 132 KV
Transmission Line works of the project. The Contract for this package was awarded
to Cosmic Electrical Engineering Associates P. Ltd. Later, after evaluating the
performance of the Contractor, the Contract with the CEEAPL ahs been decided to
terminate. A new contractor – Gayatri Fabtech have been selected for fabrication and
supply part and Paradize Builders Pvt. Ltd. have been awarded the works for
foundation, erection or towers, stringing as well as testing and commissioning works.

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3. MAIN CONSTRUCTION PACKAGES AND PROGRESS STATUS

The entire project works constitutes the following Contract Packages:

3.1. Infrastructure Works

The Infrastructure Works have been taken as Package – SDHEP-2072-IW/01 and

it is further divided into Access Road, Camp and Offices and Construction Power.

3.2.1 Access Road

The access road length from nearest highway – black topped road at Udipur to the
Powerhouse site is 22.0 Km and to the Headworks is 33.2 Km and is in operation.
Two major crossing are needed in Marshyangdi River near Udipur and Dordi Khola
near Shera Bazaar. As identified under Contract Identification no. PAR-01/2070/SD-
Kha, the overall access road contract package has been awarded to BP Construction
Pvt. Ltd. The recurrent and regular maintenance of the access road is also continued
by the same Contractor. The access road passes through flat – gentle - moderately –
steeply sloping ground almost along the bank of Dordi Khola. The flood of Asar 01,
2078, has severely damaged the access road which has already been reestablished.

Likewise, a big rock slide occurred in Megateck area, approximately 2.0 Km South
of the Powerhouse area on Paush 02, 2078. This slide has also swept away
approximately 60m of the road stretch. Presently, the road section has also been
reestablished.

3.2.2 Camp and Offices

The construction of m a i n camp and s i t e office building has been completed

at project site i n Kyame Dada, Lamjung. Two nos. of RCC buildings have been
constructed in Kyame Dada and Powerhouse site. Other buldings are made of
CGI sheet and Cement Board for residential, kitchen/ dining and office
purposes. Likewise, temporary type CGI Blocks are also constructed near the
portal area of each working sites for site office purpose. The construction of Camp
and Offices was carried out by R.K builders.

This building in Powerhouse site will be also used by Electromechanical Contractor

- erection team which has been agreed in the Contract. The plant operation team
will reside in this building in future.

3.2.3 Construction Power

The construction power has been supplied from National Grid High Voltage
Transmission Line in 11kV. Altogether seven nos. of taping points have been
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 established from transformers of various capacities in the project area.

The Contractors have procured and installed transformers for their construction
works as per their power requirement. Backup power supply has been maintained
by all contractors.

3.3 Civil Works

The contract for major Civil Works for construction of Civil Structures have been
divided in to mainly four parts SDHEP-2072-CW/02 A1 – A5, SDHEP-2072-CW/02
A6, SDHEP-2072-CW/02 B1 and SDHEP-2072-CW/02 B2.

The overall progress of main civil works is presented below.

Table 4: Construction Progress of Main Civil Works
S.No Contractor Major works Estimated Progress
%

1 BP Construction Pvt. Ltd. HRT and Shaft 90%

2 Bajra Guru Construction Pvt. Ltd. Head works 80%
3 High Himalya Hydro Construction Powerhouse and 85%
Company Pvt. Ltd. Penstock
4 Other Civil Works (EBCL, BP Adit construction, 98%
Construction and added tunnels) Explosive supply

Out of total required 10,522.0m length of tunnel length, excavation works have been all completed.
The excavation of additional 34m length of tunnel for Water reserving purpose for powerhouse
firefighting is also completed. Likewise, the access to Himchuli Tailrace Tunnel (which links this
project for alternative intake) excavation is in progress. The final lining works of waterway are in
progress. Summary of excavation and final lining progress of Headrace Tunnel is presented below.

Altogether, three large underground caverns namely - two nos. Desanding Basins and One power
house cavern have been excavated in this project.

The dimensions of desanding cavern are as follows:

Height = 12.74m
Width = 10.6m
Length = 123m

Likewise, the dimensions of Powerhouse caverns are as follows:

Height = 29m
Width = 14m
Length = 38m

Similarly, altogether three nos of shafts namely – Two nos. of Penstock Shaft and One Surge shaft have
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been excavated with following dimensions:
Upper Penstock Shaft (Vertical)
Diameter : 2.6m
Height : 227
Lower Penstock Shaft (Inclined at 48 deg)
Diameter : 2.6m
Length : 463m

The 463m long inclined shaft is the recorded longest shaft excavated from two fronts so far. The other
tunnels are horizontal – sub-horizontal and of different dimensions. The longest is the Headrace Tunnel
with length 5244m, inverted D shape finished diameter 2.8m. The final lining and grouting for tunnel
support and water leakage control are in progress. Likewise, the concreting of Desanding basins are
also in progress. The construction of Headworks civil structures are completed already except gate
hoisting platform for both Dordi Khola and Purmu Khola.

Likewise, the concrete backfilling of penstock shaft are in progress. The concrete backfilling is
completed for Vertical shaft except for Anchor Block # 4 located on top of shaft as vertical bend.
Similarly, the backfill concrete is completed for 236m out of 463m of Inclined shaft and is in progress.

The machine foundation concrete in Powerhouse has also been completed up to Access floor level
including control rooms. Small quantity of concrete will progress with interfacing EM and HM Works.

The final lining of Access to Powerhouse and Tailrace Tunnel as per design have also been completed.
At present the final support and treatment works are ongoing on water way.

The summary of final lining/ grouting of Headrace Tunnel is presented in table below.

Work item Required, m Completed, m Remaining, m % completed

Invert Concrete 5144.88 5011.38 133.5 97.41
Concrete lining (Wall) 2256.8 1680.75 576.05 74.47
Concrete Lining (Crown) 2256.8 1413.3 843.5 62.62
Shotcrete lining 2745.08 2119.08 626 77.20
Grouting 1937.67 1283 654.67 66.21
Steel Lining (Tunnel + Pipe) 143.00 0.00 143 0.00

3.4 Hydromechanical Works

The Hydro-mechanical works are considered as Package SDHEP-2072-HM/03 for “Design,

Manufacture, Supply, Storage, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Hydro-Mechanical
Works, of Super Dordi Hydropower Project Kha 54 MW. This is Design Build based
Contract with the Price Schedule.

The following works are under the contract of Hydro-Mechanical works for Super Dordi
Hydropower Project-Kha:

 Supply of Steel sheets for Penstock Pipes and Steel lining is done by the Client –
PHCL and other metal items like Penstock Wye, Gate hoisting systems etc. are
supplied by the Contractor
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  Site Preparation, Fabrication of pipe, and transportation to site, erection and testing,
 Specials in pipe like bell-mouth, manhole etc.
 Supply and installation of gates, hoist, trash rack, hoist structures with roof truss,
complete in all aspects.
 Supply and Installation of PH Entrance Gate and other gates with lifting
arrangements.
 Hydro mechanical works for gates, trash racks, stop logs

Progress on Penstock pipe erection works:

A). Vertical shaft

 Penstock pipe erection completed up to 1820 masl from 1601.0 (i.e. 218m)
 Testing, concrete backfilling all completed

B) Inclined shaft
 Penstock erection completed up to 256m from bottom Bend # 9. Total 207m pipe
erection is s remaining for inclined shaft.

Progress on Gates installation and other works:

 The fabrication and transport of gates have been completed. The gate installation is
in progress with progressing Civil works. The design of hoisting system have been
finalized and the fabrication is progressing.

3.5 Electro-Mechanical and Switchyard Equipment

Electro- mechanical works for Super Dordi Hydropower Project Kha 54 MW (SDHEP) has
been carried out in a separate contract, with Contract Id No. SDHEP-2072-EM/04. Peoples
Hydropower Company Ltd. has followed the FIDIC 1987 Yellow Book, Third Edition and
the tender process and contractual terms are guided by the rules and regulations stated as per
FIDIC Guidelines. The HZGE-SERI Joint Venture, China as the Principle Contractor and
Geppert GmbH, Austria as sub-contractor have been selected for carrying out Electro-
mechanical works with Switchyard facilities and interconnecting Equipment for the project.
The major scope of HZGE includes Outdoor PH switchyard 132 kV and interconnecting s/s,
EOT crane, firefighting system. And the major scope of GEPPERT GmbH is Hydraulic
Turbine and its accessories, AC Generator, MIV, Control Protection and automation and
Communication systems.

 Contract Agreement : April 22, 2019, Monday

 Contractor : HZGE-SERI Joint Venture, China,

 Subcontractor : GEPPERT GmbH, Austria has been selected as the Vendor
for the A.C Generator, Gamesha(Spain), Hydraulic Turbine, GEPPERT GmbH
(Austria), Main Inlet Valve, GEPPERT GmbH (Austria) & Control, Protection,
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 Automation & Communication System, Syntaksa(Croatia).
 Tripartite Contract Agreement between the Parties: M/s HZGE-SERI JV, China (The
Contractor), M/s GEPPERT GmbH, Austria ( The Sub-Contractor) & Peoples’
Hydropower Company Ltd., Budhhanagar, Ktm, Nepal (The Employer) on April 22,
2019, Monday.

Further updates on Electromechanical Works:

 Major Electromechanical Equipment inside the powerhouse cavern like

Hydraulic Turbine, Generators, EOT crane, MV Switchgears panels, battery &
its panels & Switchyard Equipment like CT, CVT, LA have been arrived at the
Project Site.
 Also the necessary equipment’s for PH Switchyard and Interconnection
Substation like Transformer, are already delivered to site,
 The Design Drawing of the Communication System is on the verge of
completion.
 The Earthing Mat inside the Powerhouse Cavern has been completed. The
Earthing work inside Cavern & Main Access Tunnel is ongoing smoothly.
 The dewatering & drainage pipes have been installed at the Value Floor of
Powerhouse.
 The Embedded parts for the Cable tray/trench, ventilation duct, firefighting
system; block-out for the ventilation fans & conduit for the cable has been
placing inside the powerhouse area.
 The Erection and Testing of EOT Crane has been completed on December 19,
2021 and now in full operation,
 Turbine housing erection/ welding/ testing completed for both units.
 Installation, welding and testing for Distributor pipes completed for both Units.
 Installation of Turbine Guide Bearing is ongoing for both units have been
completed.
 Erection of MIV for both units have been completed and the extension pipe
and reducer connection are in progress.
 Erection of all Four sets of Transformers have been completed in PH
Switchyard.
 Erection of Gantry, Lightning Arrestor, CT PT are also completed.

3.6 Transmission Line

Transmission line contractor shall be responsible for Design, Manufacture Supply,

Storage, Installation/Erection, and Testing & Commissioning of 132 kV, Double Ckt.
Transmission Line works of the project. The length of Transmission line is about
6.0km with total number of towers 20. The Generated Power will be evacuated through
this TL via NEA Interconnecting Substation located at Kirtipur, Lamjung.

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Work Progress status

After the devastating flood of 2078 Asar, the transmission line of the project needs re-
routing. The necessary survey, tower spotting and scheduling has been completed.
Also, the design of towers is completed. The supplementary IEE for the new alignment
is currently ongoing. The stubs are already on the way to site. Likewise, the proto-
assembly of towers have been inspected by the Client in Fabricator’s factory at
Ghaziabad, UP, India on March 04 – 06, 2022.

The STUB and TOWER materials are already delivered to project site. The foundation
and STUB setting are progressing. The design of Special Tower to be constructed in
PH Switchyard is also completed and now in fabrication process. The remaining tower
parts will be delivered to site within this month.

3.7 Overall Project Progress

The table below indicates the Overall Project Progress up to the reporting date:

S. No Package Estimated Physical Progress Remarks

1 Infrastructure 99 %
2 Project Access Road 99 %
3 Civil Components 90%
4 Hydromechanical Works 70%
5 Electromechanical works 70%
6 Transmission line works 65%

Overall Physical Progress: 88%

From the above table, it could be perceived that Super Dordi Hydroelectric Project 54
MW has overall physical progress of about 88 % as of the reporting date.

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MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES

3.8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The company has already allocated budget for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
sector. At present, the project has contributed for the following works in CSR:
 Contribution for remuneration of teachers at different Schools in project affected
area of Lamjung District.
 Road Construction and upgradation to nearby villages of the affected area,
 Construction of “Aama Samuha” building for Aama Samuha and support for Club
buildings construction works,
 Constructions of Temples, play grounds etc.
 Other supports for publics

3.9 Explosive Supply and Security Management

For the supply and security management of explosive, the Ekikrit Byapar Co. Pvt. Ltd.
has been awarded a contract. The EBC has been supplying the required quantity of
explosive and providing security during transport and storage. All works including the
procurement, transport from factory to project site, storage at project site and supply to
construction site with complete responsibility, since October 2016 is successfully
executed by the explosive supplier.

3.10 Land Acquisition

Land Acquisition and Government Land Lease / Land acquisition of approximately

256 Ropani private land has been already completed.

The Land Acquisition limit to the Project has been extended by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperative. 156 Ropani is held by the Company
whereas remaining 96 Ropani is compensated to the Government.

3.11 Resource planning for Completion

Equipment and Vehicles at Site

For construction supervision of the project, four nos. of pick up and 4 nos. of
motorbikes are available at site.

Communication Facility at Site

The internet and telephone facility are available at site. The mobile and landline
telephone are existing and functional in site area. Additionally, the radio communication/
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walkie-talkie set has also been available at site.

Human Resources Planning

The Company has its own experienced supervision team which better ensures quality
of works at site and within the limits permitted by the contract documents. Depending
upon the project schedule and progress of the works, the company has recruited
necessary technical as well as non-technical man power. Detail manpower engaged
for the project has been presented in the organization chart. And the recent status of
the human resources are as follows:

Present Status of Human Resources

Table 5: Present status of Human resources

S.N Particulars No. Remarks

1. Management 4
2. Engineers / Technical Staff 30
3. Administration and Account 11
4. Drivers / operators 12
5. Junior staffs (Office Assistants 22
Cook)
6. Helper
Total (HO andetc.)
Site Office) 79

3.12 Major Events, Achievement of the Project

Some of the major events of the project have been presented below:
 The breakthrough of Headrace Tunnel section between Purmu Adit and Kyame
Adit took place on date 28 th of December 2019 (Paush 11, 2076). The total length
P P

of HRT from Purmu to Kyame HRT was 1470 m,

 Breakthrough of longest section of HRT from Kyame junction to Outlet – 2097m
have been achieved successfully on Dec 07, 2020.
 Excavation of Purmu Desander and Collection tunnel completed on Sept 26,
2020.
 Breakthrough of 227m height Vertical Shaft achieved on Shrawan 12, 2076
 Breakthrough of 73m long tunnel - Access to Headworks upstream on Jestha 01,
2077,
 Breakthrough of 463m long Inclined Shaft completed on Baisakh 01, 2078.
 Factory Acceptance of Turbine housing and Distributor completed in Europe on
March 2020,
 Shipment of EM Machine/ equipment commenced from Aug 28, 2020.

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 Erection and Testing of Powerhouse EoT Crane completed Dec 19, 2021.
 The concreting of Powerhouse Access Floor level – Elev. 1257.75 completed June 19,
2022.
 The Generator shipment from GAMESA SPAIN has taken place on March 3, 2022
from Bibao port, Spain to Antwerp port, Belgium. From Antwerp port, the Generator
will move to Calcutta on March 16, 2022.
 The heaviest consignment – GENERATOR Units have reached site on May 20,
2022.
 Revised IEE for realignment of Transmission Line due to Asar 01, 2078 Flood
approved on June 15, 2022.

3.13 Flash Flood Damages to the Project components

The first Flash flood at Dordi River was occurred on date 24 July 2019 (Shrawan 8,
2076) and June 15, 2021 (Asar 01, 2078), causing severe damage to the Project
components especially in the Headworks site. Debris has covered the intake area, the
diversion tunnel was submerged and plugged by the big boulders. Debris was filled
inside the Desander basins. Similarly, the River bed in Headworks, weir and intake
site is scoured heavily about 4-6m.

The Contractors have repaired the damages caused by the flooding event and resumed
other works in their hand. After incorporation of some design changes, the site has
been again restored after the flooding event.

The damaged parts have been cleared, removed and the structures are reconstructed.

3.14 COVID 19 Pandemic

The world has been impacted by the COVID 19 (Corona Virus) pandemic which
emerged from Wuhan province of China on December 2019 and had spread
throughout the world including Nepal.

In order to cope with the pandemic GON announced the lockdown applicable from
Chaitra 11, 2076. Due to the lockdown, except emergency services, all daily activity
has been stopped and the public movement and the transport are affected. Due to such
an unforeseeable situation, the workers fled the project site and site activity completely
stopped in Headrace Tunnel and Powerhouse section. Despite such a hard time, the
works in Headworks continued with relatively slower paces. The project had
encountered several problems to the Civil, Hydromechanical, Electromechanical and
Transmission line contracts due to this Pandemic. The site is normalizing now after
the livelihood being normalized by Pandemic situation.

3.15 Consequence to Civil construction

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Due to Corona pandemic, the progress of civil construction works have been hampered
severely. Despite efforts from the Client to continue the works, the Headrace Tunnel
and Powerhouse site has been completely stopped since the lockdown due to problem
of workers who didn’t want to stay at site. However, the works at Headworks have
been continued without stoppage even during the lockdown period. Due to difficulty
in material transport and other resources required to continue the construction activity
in time, the progress rate has been affected adversely.

3.16 Impact to Project Construction Timeline

The overall construction schedule has been affected by this pandemic situation and
flood events. The NEA has obtained consent from Electricity Regulatory Commission
for extension of RCOD up to Magh 28, 2079 for Super Dordi HPP.

3.17 Second and Third Wave of Covid-19 & project problems

Like other parts of the world, Nepal is hit by the Second and Third waves of Covid-
19 from Mid of Baisakh 2078 (start of May 2021). The pandemic has affected the
progress of SD-54 MW heavily. The supply chain for major construction materials
have been severely hampered. Further, the progress of the works is severely disturbed
by prohibitory order issued by GoN in different districts. The total impact of this
second and third wave will be reported in the forthcoming progress reports.

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4 DAMAGE ASSESSEMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW

The damage assessment and design review mainly of the headworks have been
performed. The Sanima Hydro and Engineering Pvt. Ltd. have been awarded for
providing the this service. The PHCL provided all necessary design documents and
records of rainfall and flood damages with photographic and video form as requested by
SHEPL for the study. Also, the consultant visited the site himself in order to witness the
damages and data collection for the study. The SHEPL submitted the final report on
March 13, 2022 with conclusions and recommendations.

In the general the report concluded that the headworks is stable as per the design and the
provided thickness of concrete and reinforcement are sufficient. The damage is caused
due to unprecedented flash flood carrying enormous quantity of debris with the flood
which propagated scouring of the banks. The SHEPL advised few recommendations for
protection of structures. The PHCL has decided to implement the recommendations made
by the review consultant in appropriate way.

5 IPO STATUS

Peoples Hydropower Company (PHCL) is planning for issuing Initial Public Offering
(IPO) shortly. For the same purpose selection of issuing manager has been already
completed. M/S Sanina Capital Ltd, has been selected as IPO issuance manager for the
company. The IPO has been planned to be issued by Shrawan 2079. An underwriting for
the IPO has been committed by the “Citizens Investment Trust (CIT)”. The consent for
IPO issue is obtained from ERC and the documents are submitted for further final consent
from SEBON.

Further, the AGM # 14 dated Mangshir 23, 2078 has merged the Super Dordi Investment
Company Pvt. Ltd and PHCL.

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6 CONCLUSION

The Contract awards have been completed for all packages necessary for Super Dordi
Hydropower Project 54 MW construction. The revised IEE have also been completed
together with the necessary land acquisition. Likewise, the construction of necessary
infrastructures (camp houses, office buildings, access road construction to all work fronts,
power supply to office, camp and working fronts etc.) have all been completed and in
service. Thus, the construction progress of the Project is going satisfactorily. The
construction works are in final stages and over all physical progress have been assessed
to be 88%.

Furthermore, different waves of Covid 19 has hampered the progress of the Project works
in several ways. Firstly the supply chain of construction materials to the site has been
disturbed. The majority of skill and unskilled labor have left the working site during the
initial stage of lockdown. Additional health and safety protocol imposed by Local,
Provincial and Federal Government of Nepal has led the slower productivity of works.

Due to the earthquake at the year 2072 (April 2015), flooding at the work site on Shrawan
08, 2076 and Asar 01, 2078 as well as due to the Pandemic of Covid-19 since the
beginning of 2020, the construction works are affected and the completion date of the
project is delayed by about 2 years. The second and third wave of Covid-19 and the Dordi
flood of Asar 01, 2078 have further aggravated the progress of works, and the NEA have
granted new RCOD as Baisakh 15, 2079.

The expected COD for the project is Aswin 2079. Just recently, the ERC has given
consent for fourth amendment of the RCOD which is Magh 28, 2079.

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3 UPDATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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4 UPDATED PROJECT LAYOUT

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5 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART

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6 LATEST PHOTOGRAPHS

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CIVIL WORKS PROGRESS PROTOGRAPHS

Diversion Weir, Undersluice, and Intake – Concrete works completed – Jestha 15, 2079

Dordi Headworks upstream area looking towards downstream – Guide Wall and Intake Orifice completed
Intake operating Slab - Construction works are ongoing.

Diversion inlet gate shaft and operation slab under construction. Now completed.
Access Tunnel to Himchuli Tailrace Tunnel (Right side): Excavation continued - branched from
Access to Headworks Upstream

Trash Rack frame installed in Himchuli Tailrace Tunnel (left) entrance. Right side tunnel is access to HW
Upstream
Purmu Headworks – construction of Weir and Undersluice completed – June 2022

Desanding Basin # 1: Concrete works in progress

Desanding Basin # 2: Rock surface cleaning for concrete placement on Hopper. Canal bottom
concrete completed, rebar placing ongoing on Hopper and upper part of Desander

Desanding Basin # 1: Concrete works progressing in vertical wall above the hopper
Desander outlet flushing gate frame and continuous flushing pipe installation and rebar works

Access to Himculi Tailrace Tunnel – an alternative Intake and future Cascade system
Headworks Protection works – Cut Off Weir # 3 located approx. 50m downstream of
Headworks, view to upstream

Headrace Tunnel Concrete Works: Rebar placing. Rail laying on invert for shifting of Steel Formwork
Headrace Tunnel Concrete works: Steel formworks setting on Inlet side

HRT “Y” branch downstream of Desanding Basins: Concreting works in invert completed, rebar
extended for concreting of Wall and Roof
Headrace Tunnel concrete works completed on Wall and waiting for concreting on roof area, DS of
Kyame Adit

Headrace Tunnel Cement Grouting between Kyame and Purmu Adit

HYDROMECHANICAL WORKS PROGRESS
PHOTOGRAPHS

Preparation of site for Penstock pipe erection between Valve house and Bend # 4

Penstock pipe rolling and transportation to site completed, temporarily stored at site
Penstock pipe erection in Bend # 4 (top of Vertical Shaft) – Asar 2079
Penstock erection in Inclined shaft
HM Gates; Transportation of Gates to project site

Penstock pipe reducer - fabricated and ready for installtion

ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS PROGRESS
PHOTOGRAPHS

Construction activity of PH Switchyard - Gantry erection and power transformer radiator

erection completed

Transformer, transformer radiator, Gantry erection in PH Switchyard – in progres

Erection of Cable Tray and laying of Firefighting Water supply pipe in PH Access Tunnel

Generator transport to Project site – Jestha 14, 2079

Generator stored inside Underground Powerhouse

Turbine Shaft delivered to PH Site, ready for erection – erection will start soon
Turbine Unit # 2: Nozzle fitting by EM Contractor – GEPPERT – June 2022

Reducers pipe balancing with MIV inlet pipe Unit # 2

Rebar placing completed for Access Flor concrete (Elev. 1257.75 amsl)

Machine foundation concrete completed up to ELev. 1257.75 (Service Bay) – Asar 5, 2079
TRANSMISSION LINE WORKS PROGRESS
PHOTOGRAPHS

Erection of Transmission line tower – AP # 4

Tower No. 12 – Erection of stub and Chimney construction ongoing

Tower parts ready to dispatch from Gayatri Fabtech, UP, India – Tower Fabrication and supplier (June
2022)

TL Experts and Design Consultant visiting Field for verification of Tower location (AP#16) – June 2022
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Interconnection Substation at Kirtipur, SS, NEA - Gantry, CT PT and LA erection completed

ACCESS ROAD AND OTHER PHOTOGRAPHS

Gabion retaining structures construction and rock cutting below Simi Gaon, near Powerhouse
site to widen the Access Road during transport of Generator to site

Project site visit by Department of Electricity Development, Ministry of Energy Water

Resources and Irrigation - Official – April 2022
 PEOPLES HYDROPOWER COMPANY LIMITED
SUPER DORDI HYDROPOWER PROJECT - "KHA" (54 MW), Lamjung District
PURMU ADIT
L = 294.0m
L = 108m
KYAME ADIT, L=238.0m
DO R D EXPLOSIVE
I KHOL HRT ACCESS
A BUNKER/ ARMY CAMP
L = 120m
DIVESION WEIR
FLUSHING TUNNEL,
L = 255.92m (straight
ACCESS TO C. TUNNEL portion)
L = 156m SITE OFFICE AND CAMP
KYAME DADA, TAJE
DORD DORDI GAUPALIKA
I KHOL
A
PH ACCESS TUNNEL
(L = 375m)
PROJECT LAYOUT - PLAN
LONGITUDINAL SECTION (Headworks to Powerhouse)

KHOLA
PURMU
HEADRACE TUNNEL,
L = 5,148.66m
Status: July 2022