The prefeasibility study for the 4 300-MW baseload capacity station was completed last year, and it is expected that construc- tion will start in about 18 months to 24 months.

Westcor has called for expressions of interest for the appointment of legal advisers, as well as planning for the recruitment of advisers, consultants and front-line office operation staff to be involved in what will be the largest single power station in Africa.

The organisation is also calling for expres- sions of interest for the appointment of power system economic advisers, financial advisers, engineering consultants, environmental- impact assessment contractors, risk management advisers, project managers and quantity surveyors.

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