Preparations underway for construction of Kambarata HPP-1: World Bank notified
Kyrgyz Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev met with World Bank Country Manager Hugh Riddell to discuss the progress of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) project. The meeting aimed to review the current status of the construction project, assess completed work, and outline future plans for implementation.
During the discussion, Minister Ibraev expressed gratitude to the World Bank for their financial support, which is being utilized to update the project’s feasibility study. He also provided updates on the ongoing preparatory work, including road construction, tunnel concreting, bridge erection, workers’ camp establishment, and power transmission line installation. Additionally, the minister shared information on environmental and social assessments conducted in relation to the HPP’s construction.
The parties identified current issues requiring prompt resolution and agreed on next steps to commence the main construction phase of the Kambarata HPP-1. They reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation for the successful implementation of the project.
Progress on preparatory work was detailed, including road infrastructure development, transport tunnel completion, power transmission line installation, and construction of the workers’ camp. Despite weather conditions affecting work on the bridge over the Naryn river, efforts are ongoing to progress with the project successfully.
The collaborative efforts between Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy and the World Bank demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the country’s energy sector and ensuring the successful completion of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydropower Plant project.
