Mutirikwi hydropower project, Zimbabwe


Name of the Project
Mutirikwi hydropower project.
Location
Zimbabwe.
Project Owner/s
Great Zimbabwe Hydro Company.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 5 MW mini hydropower plant at the Lake Mutirikwi reservoir.
The project will be completed in three phases.
The first phase involves the construction of access roads.
The second phase involves civils works, which entails the construction of a powerhouse and a penstock that will convey water to the powerhouse.
The final phase involves building a 33 kV, 25-km-long transmission line to the nearest Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa).
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$14.2-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in June 2023.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
R Goddard Construction (construction contractor).
Contact Details for Project Information
Zesa, tel +263 477 3302 or email pr@zesa.net.
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