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The Tenth Power Project will utilize the hydroelectric potential of the Citarum River to meet Java's growing demand for electricity; it is expected to provide the Java Grid with 700 MW of peaking capacity. The project will also assist PLN to expand its capabilities in the fields of construction, power market surveys, powersystem planning, and contract management. The project comprises: (a) construction of a storage dam, 97.5 m high, at Saguling on the Citarum River; a 6.5 km long water conductor system comprising tunnels, surgetanks, and penstocks; and a 700 MW powerstation (with 4 generating sets each rated at 175 MW) at Cipanas, with an associated 500 kV step-up substation; (b) provision of the necessary equipment for a PLN construction task force; (c) engineering of the Cirata hydroelectric project including detailed investigations and designs; and (d) consultancy services to assist PLN with: (i) power market surveys; (ii) power system analysis; and (iii) civil works contract management.