Name of the Project
Lakhwar multipurpose project.
Location
The project is located on the Yamuna river in the district of Dehradun, in Uttarakhand, India.
Client
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN).
Project Description
The project has a proposed installation of a 300 MW (3 × 100 MW) power plant and includes the construction of 204-m-high concrete gravity dam.
The multipurpose scheme also envisages construction of the Vyasi hydroelectric power (HEP) plant, with a capacity of 120 MW, downstream of the Lakhwar HEP plant.
The scheme also includes the construction of a barrage at Katapathar about 3 km downstream of Hathiari power station (Vyasi HEP) on the Yamuna river.
The inflow and stored water in the Lakhwar and Vyasi reservoirs after generation of power at the Lakhwar underground power house and Hathiari surface power house will be balanced at Katapathar barrage for downstream uses.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
The project is estimated at Rs3 966.51 crore.
Duration
The project is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2022.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
UJVN, tel +91135276 3808, fax +91135276 3508 or email info@ujvnl.com.