Modikhola Hydropower Project (14 MW)
Himal Hydro in Joint Venture with Statkraft Anlegg, Norway undertook the complete Underground Construction Works of this project including the detail design of the underground structures. Himal Hydro successfully completed the project, where tunnels had to be driven through adverse geological conditions including squeezing ground.
| Project | Modikhola Hydropower Project (14 MW) |
| Location | Patichaur, Parbat District Dhaulagiri Zone |
| Client | Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) |
| Consultant | Saman Engineering Consultants, Korea |
| Civil contractor | Himal Hydro/Statkraft Anlegg JV |
| Intake River | Modikhola |
| Tunnel | Headrace Tunnel 1500m x 17m2, Vertical Shaft 40m x 4m dia, Pressure Tunnel 450m x 22m2, Surge Shaft 40m x 10m dia |
| Cost of Work | NRs. 540 million |
| Period of Construction | 1996 - 2000 |
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