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40 MW Upper Chameliya Hydropower Project

Project Description

  • Location: Darchula
  • Project Area: Area
  • Year Completed: 2015 (ongoing)
  • Value: NPR 1600000000
  • Contract ID: Contract ID *

Project Overview

The Middle Chameliyya Hydropower Project is a 28.304 MW run-of-river type project located in Darchula district of Nepal. The project is being developed as a national pride project with the objective of providing clean and reliable energy to the national grid.

Gwallek Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd. is responsible for the civil works of the project including construction of intake, desanding basin, headrace tunnel, surge shaft, penstock pipe, powerhouse building, and tailrace channel. The project utilizes the natural gradient of the Chameliyya River to generate electricity with minimal environmental impact.

Key Features


    • 28.304 MW installed capacity
    • 3.5 km headrace tunnel
    • Annual generation of 150 GWh
    • Modern Francis turbine technology
    • 132 kV transmission line to national grid
    • Community development programs in project area

Technical Specifications

The project features a 42m high concrete gravity dam with a gated spillway. The powerhouse contains two vertical Francis turbine-generator units with total installed capacity of 28.304 MW. The design discharge is 12.5 m³/s with a gross head of 265m.

Environmental Impact

The project follows strict environmental guidelines with fish ladders, sediment flushing systems, and minimum flow maintenance downstream. Over 5,000 native trees are being planted to offset any ecological impact during construction.

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Client Testimonial

Client
Rajesh Sharma

Project Director, DWSSM

"Gwallek Nirman Sewa has demonstrated exceptional professionalism in executing the Middle Chameliyya Hydropower Project. Their technical expertise in challenging terrain and commitment to quality standards has been impressive. Despite difficult working conditions in Darchula, they've maintained excellent progress while ensuring safety and environmental compliance."