Nepal: Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project (TV-HEP)

proposed

The project comprises four components listed below. Component One-Civil and Hydromechanical Works: comprising the construction of the project's hydraulic structures, all of which will be underground, and the installation of hydromechanical equipment. Component Two-Electromechanical, Transmission Line, and Infrastructure Works, comprising the installation of electromechanical equipment and the construction of a small loop of double-circuit lines to existing transmission lines, permanent and temporary workers' camps and access roads within the project site. Component Three-Implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs): including activities for resettlement compensation and livelihood restoration, monitoring of the catchment in terms of flows, watershed and sediment for optimal operation of the Project and an early warning system for the communities. Component Four-Construction Supervision, Implementation Support, Technical Assistance and Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project Impacts and ESMP: The GoN has requested  a grant from the Bank's Project Preparation Special Fund (PSF) to support the additional preparation required by the Bank's policies, including additional technical reviews and environmental and social studies. These activities will be implemented by the NEA.