Government and Kabompo Gorge Hydroelectric Power Limited have signed a concession agreement for the development of Kabompo Gorge Hydroelectric Power Project (KHPL).
(KHPL Board Chairman Hason Sindowe said the signing of the implementation agreement between government and his organisation will contribute in expediting the construction works at the project site.
Speaking prior to the signing ceremony held in Lusaka, Mr Sindowe disclosed that Copperbelt Energy Corporation has so far spent US$32 million dollars for the initial construction of the hydro power project.
Mr Sindowe revealed that communities around the project area have started ripping benefits due to the large scale development taking place.
The KHPL Board Chairman said the power utility firm is in a hurry to accelerate the construction of the project.
Meanwhile Mr Sindowe says KHPL has complied with all environmental regulations and requirements.
And Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development Permanent Secretary Brig. Gen. Emelda Chola has congratulated government and KHPL for successfully negotiating the implementation agreement for the 40 megawatts Kabompo Gorge Hydroelectric Project.
The Permanent Secretary noted that once the projected is completed it will help cushion the power deficit the country is currently experiencing.
She further said the construction of the hydro project will stimulate socio-economic development in the area through the creation of jobs.
Brig. Gen. Chola said her ministry will closely monitor the construction of the hydro project.
Ba LT. This article is incomplete! What are the timescales? Total cost of the project?
And where is Kabompo Gorge?