Damauli-Kushma-Bafikot

400 KV TL & ASSOCIATED SUBSTATIONS (CP-3)

Public Hearing conducted for CP-3 at Bhume and Bafikot Rural Municipality

The Damauli–Kusma–Bafikot 400 kV double circuit transmission line, spanning a length of 226 km and ranging in altitude from 315 m to 3308 m, is a key infrastructure project aimed at supporting Nepal’s sustainable economic development. This line will enable reliable power evacuation from multiple hydropower plants located in the Kaligandaki Basin by enhancing electricity transmission efficiency, improving voltage stability, reducing technical losses, and strengthening the overall reliability of the national grid. Jade Consult is undertaking this project in collaboration with POWERGRID Corporation of India Ltd.

The scope of Consulting Services for the CP-3 Project was revised through an amendment to the Principal Contract. The extention includes the Engineering and Environmental Study of the Chhinchu–Dododhara–New Attariya 400 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line. This transmission line is designed to facilitate the evacuation of power generated in the Bheri corridor. The alignment spans altitudes ranging from 177.5 m to 1437.36 m.

Client : Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

Funding Agency : Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Scope of Works : Desk Study and Walkover survey, Detail survey of TL & S/S including plan and profiling, tower schedule, tower spotting and optimization,Geotechnical Investigation, Detailed Design of Transmission Line and Substation, Environmental and Social Study, Preparation of Technical Specification, Cost Estimates & Bidding documents, Economic & Financial Analysis, & Preparation of Detailed Project Report

Project Features under CP-3 : Length: 226 km (approx.), Location: Tanahun, Syangja, Kaski, Parbat, Baglung, Gulmi, East Rukum and West Rukum. Substations: 400 kV New Kushma SS, 400 kV New Bafikot SS, 400 kV Bay Extension at Damauli SS. Transmission Line: Section-1: Line connects Damauli S/S with Kusma S/S (78 km)S ection-2: Line connects Kusma S/S with Bafikot S/S (148 km)

Project Features under CP-3 Additional scope, Length: 190.112 km (approx.), Location: Surkhet, Kailali, Dadeldhura, and Kanchanpur, Transmission Line: Section-1: Line connects Chhinchu S/S with Dododhara, S/S (90.240 km), Section-2: Line connects Dododhara S/S with New Attariya S/S (99.872 km)