he works on the preparation of detailed project report for the Mangdechu Hydro electric project are in advanced stage.
Almost 40% of the works have been completed.
The manual works on the preparation of detailed project report for the Mangdechu Hydro electric project was started in December 2006.
While the field work started in February this year.
The survey and investigation works for the preparation of detailed project report is expected to be complete by October next year.
The project Chief Engineer Om Prakash told BBS that the construction works will begin six month after the completion of detailed project report.
The dam will be located at Chuenjugpang, about 5 kilometers from Trongsa towards Zhemgang. The main power house will be located at Yurmo and the power shafts at Samcholing.
The project engineer told our reporter kuenzang Yeshey that once complete the Mangdechu Hydro electric project will produce around 670 megawatt power.
The project will be constructed at a total cost of over 27 billion Ngultrums. Source: BBS