Project details

Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project is being implemented by the Department of Irrigation of GoN. Initially, the construction supervision of the project was carried out by Mahab Ghodss Consulting Engineering Company, Iran in association with Engineering Consultancy for Constructive Development Efforts, Nepal. However, following the termination of the contract, NEC has signed the contract agreement on 11th April 2023 for the construction supervision of BBDMP. NEC has been providing consulting services to have a smooth progress in the project. The project has achieved the physical progress of about 55% of the total works.

• Project Location: Bheri Ganga Municipality, Surkhet, Karnali Province.
• Irrigation Command Area: 51,000 ha
• Rated Net Head: 130.8 m
• Design Discharge: 40.0 m3/s
• Installed Capacity: 46.7 MW
• Total Energy Generation: 384.5 GWh
• Evacuation Substation: LILO (Kohalpur – Surkhet 132 kV Transmission Line)

Objective of the Project:

To achieve round the year irrigation for 51,000 ha agricultural land of Banke and Bardiya districts and generate 46.8 MW electricity by transferring 40 m3/sec of water from Bheri River to Babai River (water surplus basin to water deficit basin) upon completion of the project.

Contract:

Consulting services for Design Review, Construction supervision, Quality Control and Contract Management for construction of Headworks, Surge Shaft, Penstock and Powerhouse

Consulting project’s highlights

• Consultant: NEA Engineering Company
• Date of Agreement: 11th April 2023
• Date of Commencement: 18th April 2023
• Contract period: 30 Months
• Contract Amount (including VAT): USD 86,738.83

Project progress status till date

• Civil Contract: Physical Progress-55%,
• HM Contract: Physical Progress-40%,
• EM Contract: Physical Progress-30%,

Status Ongoing

Tags: Construction Supervision