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2 A NNUA L R EPORT 2008
Timor-Leste
In 2008 all reports for the feasibility studies
for the 28 MW Iralalaru hydropower project
and the transmission line from Dili to
Lospalos were completed and approved by
the authorities in Timor-Leste. Work on the
tender documents for the construction of the
Iralalaru plant was started.
The study for Laclo hydropower project was
abandoned, and additional studies of three
small hydropower projects in the west of
the country were initiated. The feasibility
study for the Atsabe small hydropower
project, approx 11 MW, was completed, and
the documents are now with the authorities
in Timor-Leste for evaluation and possible
approval.
Transport in rough terrain
Installation
In November 2008 the 326 kW Gariuai
Mini Hydropower Plant, including a 4 km
transmission line, was inaugurated with a
traditional ceremony where people from
the different ministries, the Parliament,
the local administration, and high level
representatives from Norway participated.
This is the first hydropower plant ever built
in Timor-Leste. The plant is financed with
a grant from Norway (NOK 12.5 mill), and
was constructed by local people in Gariuai.
Abount 1500 local people, both women
and men, were trained during the 3-year
construction period. Students from the local
vocational training institute also participated
in the construction of the power plant and
transmission line.