RASUWA, August 21: The construction of the tunnel works of Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project of 111 megawatt witnessed a breakthrough on Monday with the development of head race tunnel works.

Chief of the project Chhabi Ghaire shared that the construction works of the headrace tunnel from the source to the powerhouse was completed before dawn on Monday.

“Tunnel works was the most difficult assignment. Now, 111 megawatt power would be generated within February 2020 with the construction of the tunnel works,” he shared.

The project with national pride was started since 2014 with the estimated cost of Rs 13.64 billion. Currently, 700 plus workers along with 33 technicians are deployed for the construction of the project works. RSS

RASUWA, July 15: At least 40 % of the construction of Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project in northern Rasuwa has completed as of now.

According to project engineer Nagendra Gywali, the 111 Megawatt project has seen the construction of water dam, sand filter pond and tunnel and powerhouse side by side.

The project hd resumed its works since November 2016 following the earthquake. The project to be completed within two years is expected to annually generate 644 million units of electricity.

Technicians involved in the project said that the project would generate annual income of Rs 3.5 billion. RSS