Kathmandu, Apr. 11: Prime Minister KP
Sharma Oli has inspected the Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectricity Project in Gongar of Dolakha following its
inspection on Wednesday morning.
He said that the construction of the
project must not be delayed in any situation and with any excuse.
"Tell me if you have
any challenges and hurdles in the project development. The government will
immediately address those hurdles but you must be sincere in your work,"
he said.
PM Oli inspected turbine in
the tunnel, main shut off valve and other physical infrastructure of the
project, according to a press statement of the PM Office.
Project Chief Bigyan
Shrestha informed the PM about the progress and physical and financial status.
Employees of the project has
requested the PM to repair the road immediately as they were facing
difficulties in the supply of construction materials due to the poor condition
of the access road.
The 456 megawatt Upper
Tamakoshi was started about seven years ago. It will begin to produce
electricity partially by December 2018.
"One turbine will come
into operation by the end of this year and all 6 turbines will be operational
by May 2019," Oli said after returning from the trip.
The project is being
developed with Rs. 49.29 billion.
PM Oli also observed the dam
site of the project and directed the staff not to compromise in quality
construction.
Minister for Energy Barsha
Man Pun, PM's Chief Advisor Bishnu Rimal and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu
Hong had accompanied the PM.
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