Kyrgyzstan, World Bank Moot Construction Of Kambarata HPP-1
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 5. Kyrgyzstan
and the World bank (WB) discussed the choice of dam type for the
construction of Kambarata HPP-1 at a roundtable in Bishkek,
Trend reports.
The information notes that, the event was attended by
representatives of Kyrgyzstan, the working group of Kazakhstan and
Uzbekistan, the World Bank, as well as a group of international
experts.
“Today's round table is a key stage in the development of the
Kambarata HPP-1 project. As part of the construction, trilateral
agreements have been signed between the Ministries of Energy of
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. This is a unique case when
the three countries of the region come to a common understanding
and support of the project. We are confident that joint work will
lead to the creation of a quality project that will provide Central
Asia with clean and renewable energy, improve the water and energy
regime, and contribute to strengthening regional cooperation,” the
Deputy Chairperson of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan,
Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry
Bakyt Torobaev stated.
Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibrayev said the 1,388-meter
TT-2 transport tunnel was finished on August 30. About 15
kilometers of concrete roads are being built, with one lane
finished. Power supply work is underway, with 80 percent overhead
line installed.
“According to the plan, the completion of work on the 110 kV
transmission line and construction of the 110/6 kV substation is
scheduled for the end of 2024. The construction of a bridge over
the Naryn River is underway. In parallel, the construction of a
work camp is underway. All works are going according to plan, and
we are confident that all preparatory stages will be completed by
May next year,” Ibrayev said.
In turn, World Bank Senior Energy Specialist Maksudjon Safarov
recalled that the WB is financing the comprehensive preparation of
the Kambarata HPP-1 construction project. Swiss company AFRY is
developing the feasibility study.
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