PM visits Oudomxay Province

13/02/2015 17:21
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ຂປລ (KPL) The Nambeng Hydropower and Mekong Bridge construction projects in Oudomxay Province are both now over 70%. Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and his committee, on 11 February, visited the Nambeng Hydropower project and Mekong Bridge between Pakbeng district Oudomxay Province and Ngeun District of Xayabouly Province. The Oudomxay Governor, Mr Khamla Lingnasone and the authorities received the Prime Minister and his committee. The authority reported to the Prime Minister that construction of the Nambeng Hydropower project began in November 2013.


Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong visits Nambeng Hydropower project


By Vinnaly

(KPL) The Nambeng Hydropower and Mekong Bridge construction projects in Oudomxay Province are both now over 70%.

            Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and his committee, on 11 February, visited the Nambeng Hydropower project and Mekong Bridge between Pakbeng district Oudomxay Province and Ngeun District of Xayabouly Province.

            The Oudomxay Governor, Mr Khamla Lingnasone and the authorities received the Prime Minister and his committee.

            The authority reported to the Prime Minister that construction of the Nambeng Hydropower project began in November 2013.  It is approximately 11km away from the center of the town of Pakbeng.  It is a concrete dam with three generators installed, each with a capacity of 12 MW. The total investment was about US$72 million.  The NCEEC Company holds 90% of shares and the Electricite du Laos holds 10% of shares. The concession is for 25 years.

            Now Nambeng Hydropower project is about 75% complete and is expected to be fully complete in February of 2016.  The construction labour for this project consists of over 200 people and among them, about 22% are Lao.

            The Mekong Bridge construction project began on December 2012, was estimated to take about 36 months, and cost almost US$31 million.  The construction was financed by a loan from EXIM Bank of China (95%) and a Lao Government fund (5%).

            The bridge is 379 m long, 13m wide, and designed to last about 100years.  It is a concrete bridge that is now about 70% complete.  The construction labour consists of 120 people, of which 14% are Lao.

            PM Thongsing also advised the staff of both projects to focus on quality construction standards for the projects, and to focus on problems that could have negative impacts on the environment or affect people living around the project areas.

            The projects are not only providing jobs and better livelihoods now, but Lao personnel are being trained and equipped with the knowledge, ability, and experience to effectively manage the projects in the future.

            Together, they will provide the sustainable production of electricity and increase accessibility while having a minimal effect on nearby forests or the river.

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