The project is to build a new dam at a place 740 metres down from the existing dam of the power plant in order to create additional water storage and increase its power output.

The  storage  capacity  of  the  existing  reservoir  has  decreased  remarkably  through over 90 years of accumulation of earth and sand and thereby a large quantity of water drains off without being used, making it impossible to increase power generation. Sand and gravels are available near the site.

The project requires filling of about 70 000 cubic metres of earth and tamping of 60 000 to 70 000 cubic metres of concrete.

Estimated cost: US$ 7.8 million to US$ 10.4 million

Type of investment: As agreed by both sides

Period of implementation: 2-year construction, 10-year operation

Profitability: Under preliminary feasibility study