Quảng Ngãi - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Trần Phước Hiền on August 27 inspected the implementation progress and disaster prevention measures of the Trà Khúc 1 Hydropower Project.
Accompanying him were leaders of the Departments of Industry and Trade, Construction, Finance, Agriculture and Environment, the Office of the Provincial People’s Committee, and representatives of local authorities.
The project is located on the Trà Khúc River, in Sơn Linh commune, and is invested by Huy Măng Hydropower JSC.
It has an installed capacity of 30 MW, expected to supply about 138 million kWh annually to the national grid, with a total investment of VNĐ 990 billion.
Construction began in April 2023, and land clearance has now been basically completed.
Major items such as the gated spillway (12 gates), free spillway (over 91 meters), left-bank earth dam (168.9 meters), and right-bank gravity concrete dam (13 meters) have been completed.
Contractors are now focusing on the energy route, minimum flow outlet, and 110kV transmission line.
The plant is scheduled for installation, testing, and operation in September 2026.
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After the inspection and working session with the investor and related agencies, Vice Chairman Trần Phước Hiền praised the investor’s capacity and determination to complete and operate the project on schedule.
He affirmed that the province is committed to supporting enterprises, especially those investing in hydropower in extremely difficult areas, by resolving obstacles in a timely manner.
He also directed departments, agencies, and localities to continue guiding and assisting the investor, particularly in completing legal documents for the project.
Local communes within the project area were asked to develop plans to utilize the reservoir for aquaculture, agriculture, and eco-tourism.
For the investor, Vice Chairman Trần Phước Hiền requested strict adherence to project timelines, strengthening of project management capacity, review of each construction item, and close coordination with relevant authorities to resolve arising issues.
He also emphasized the need to prepare effective disaster prevention plans to ensure the safety of workers, equipment, and infrastructure during the rainy season.
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