annual report 1994-95 ministry of power

(3) Salal (Stage-II) (3x115MW) J & K
Two of the three units of the Project had been
synchronised by March, ’94. The third unit
has been rolled successfully on 24.01.95 and
is likely to be synchronised/ commissioned
during February 1995. Work on the
construction of the Tail Race Tunnel II has been
under progress and in all about 95% heading,
66% benching, 54% overt concreting and 41%
grouting has been completed out of a total length
of 2.504 kms.
(4) Rangit HE Project (3 x 20MW) Sikkim
During the year 1993-94 work on the Rangit HE
project in Sikkim has been in progress. A
cumulative boring of 581 M (19.4) has been done
in Head Race Tunnel till Nov.’94 out of a total
length of 3 Kms. Excavation of surge shaft has
been completed and that of pressure shaft is in
progress. Excavation of Power House Pit has
been completed and concreting is in progress.
Necessary action has also been taken by NHPC
to resolve the contractual problems that had
arisen in regard to major civil works.
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10.2.2 New Schemes of NHPC
(i) Dhauliganga HE Project (Stage-I)
(4 x 70MW) U.P.
Work on the project could not be commenced
during 1993-94 due to paucity of funds.
Presently, the land acquisition is being
processed with the concerned authorities.
Work on improvement of Tanakpur-Tawaghat
Road is expected to start shortly.
Infrastructure work like temporary
(ii)
accommodation and access roads at various
project sites is also being taken up. Japanese
(OECF) financial assistance for the project is
being explored.
Chamera HE Project (Stage-II)
(3 x 100MW) H.P.
Work on most of the approach roads,
widening of Chamba - Kharamukh road,
erection of workshop sheds and explosives
magazine has been completed. Development
work for construction of residential buildings
at Karian has also been completed.