Description
<p>The proposed Polihali Dam is a 163.5 m high (to non-overspill crest) concrete faced rock-filled dam with a side channel spillway as well as a 49.5 m high concrete faced rock-filled saddledam.</p>
PIDA Code
E.04.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Hydro Power Plant
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of Polihali hydro-electric dam and transfer tunnel to Katse dam in Lesotho.
Capex Cost
9,000.00USD million
Preparation Cost
450.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk
<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>
Countries
Lesotho, Lesotho, South Africa, Lesotho, South Africa
Beneficiary Countries
Lesotho, South Africa
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Updated Date
Latitude
-29.460000
Longitude
28.096400