Ghunsa Khola Hydropower Project

Run-of-the-river scheme with an installed capacity of 78 MW, 17 m high weir, underground desander, 4.5 km tunnel system, surge tank and underground powerhouse.

Detailed description of actual services provided by the Company:
Feasibility study and EIA of the project, including the following:
- Project planning;
-Topographical survey, geological and geotechnical investigations at site;
- Hydrological investigations;
- Socio-economic studies of project area;
- Selection and design of project components and carryout detailed design of the project at Feasibility level;
- Plant capacity optimization;
- Selection of electrical and electromechanical equipment;
- Preliminary design of transmission line;
- Preparation for initial environmental examination;
- Preparation of construction schedule;
- Quantity and cost estimation;
- Economic and financial evaluation.
- Preparation of various reports including Final Report.

Name of senior staff (Project Director / Coordinator, Team Leader) involved and functions performed:
Mr. Ram Chandra Chaudhary- Team Leader
Dr. Sanjiv Shah- Civil Engineer
Dr. Jit Narayan Nayak- Hydropower Engineer
Dr. Prem Chandra Jha- Hydrologist
Mr. Surendra Maharjan- Engineering Geologist
Mr. Y. P. Sharma - Electrical Engineer
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Chettri- Botanist / Ecologist.

Name of client: Department of Electricity Development, Government of Nepal.