Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower To Construct 22 MW Rolwaling Khola Hydropower Project In Dolakha
June 4, 2023 | Investopaper
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Company Limited is going to construct a 22 MW Rolwaling Khola Hydropower Project in Dolakha district. For this purpose, the company has already received the construction license from the Department of Electricity Development.
The department granted the construction permit to the company on Chaitra 20, 2079 BS. The license has a validity until Chaitra 19, 2014 BS.
The department has provided the construction license to the promoter company on the basis of the environmental impact assessment report and study report of the project approved by the Ministry of Forest and Environment.
Before issuing the license, the Department Of Electricity Development had issued a notice requesting the stakeholders to submit written opinions/suggestions within 35 days if there is any adverse impact due to the construction and operation of this project.
The project is a run-of-the-river (ROR) type project. It will be built on the Rolwaling river in Dolakha.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Company is currently operating a 456 MW Upper Tamakoshi hydropower project in Dolakha district.
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