Polihali Dam Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Source: IOL
The Polihali Dam is a major infrastructure project under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). It is being constructed downstream to benefit from the Khubelu and Orange Rivers catchment areas. The dam is one of the largest in Southern Africa, with a height of 165 metres, higher than Mohale Dam and lower than Katse Dam. Construction is progressing well despite initial delays, with
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Maseru, Lesotho
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- IOL
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Polihali Dam is a major infrastructure project under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). It is being constructed downstream to benefit from the Khubelu and Orange Rivers catchment areas. The dam is one of the largest in Southern Africa, with a height of 165 metres, higher than Mohale Dam and lower than Katse Dam. Construction is progressing well despite initial delays, with increased workforce and mitigation measures in place. |
Original sector | Water Supply |
Location
Country | Lesotho |
City | Maseru |
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Source | IOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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