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Construction Progress

Building Balephi-A

How far each part of Balephi-A has come, from the weir to the transmission line. Figures as of August 2026.

Overall Status

Progress at a Glance

As of August 2026

90.58%Overall Physical Progress
  • In progress

    Access Road

    90%
  • In progress

    Land Acquisition & Compensation

    95%
  • In progress

    Hydromechanical Works

    70%
  • In progress

    Electromechanical Works

    70%
  • In progress

    Transmission Line

    67%

Progress by Structure

  • Headworks100%
  • Approach Canal100%
  • Settling Basin100%
  • Headrace Canal95%
  • Forebay100%
  • Penstock, Anchor Block & Saddle Support60%
  • Surge Tank100%
  • Powerhouse95%
  • Protection Works70%
  • Social Mitigation100%
  • Infrastructure & Site Camp80%

Site Updates

Structure by Structure

Notes from each part of the scheme, in the order the water flows.

Headworks — construction progress
01 / 13Complete

Headworks

The weir, intake, under-sluice, spillway and gravel trap are fully constructed at the headworks site.

Progress100%
Approach Canal — construction progress
02 / 13Complete

Approach Canal

The 82 m approach canal connecting the gravel trap and the settling basin is fully complete.

Progress100%
Settling Basin — construction progress
03 / 13Complete

Settling Basin

Excavation, the main body, the pond and the hopper wall of the settling basin are complete.

Progress100%
Headrace Canal — construction progress
04 / 13In progress

Headrace Canal

910 m of the 948 m headrace canal linking the settling basin to the forebay is complete.

Progress95%
Forebay — construction progress
05 / 13Complete

Forebay

Site clearance, the bottom slab, side walls and bellmouth installation are fully complete.

Progress100%
Hydromechanical Works — construction progress
06 / 13In progress

Hydromechanical Works

Of the 2,945 m of combined headrace and penstock pipe, about 2,061 m has been rolled and erected.

Progress70%
Surge Tank — construction progress
07 / 13Complete

Surge Tank

The surge tank has been fully excavated and constructed.

Progress100%
Penstock — construction progress
08 / 13In progress

Penstock

Site clearance, excavation and construction of saddle supports and anchor blocks are underway along the penstock alignment.

Progress60%
Powerhouse — construction progress
09 / 13In progress

Powerhouse

The foundation, earth mat, PCC works and superstructure are complete, and finishing works continue. Turbine and generator components, including the draft tube and main inlet valve, are being delivered and installed.

Progress95%
Protection Works — construction progress
10 / 13In progress

Protection Works

Stone masonry retaining structures are under construction to protect key project areas.

Progress70%
Social Mitigation — construction progress
11 / 13Complete

Social Mitigation

About 9 km of local roads, an irrigation canal, and protection works for the Mahadev Mandir and a local school are complete.

Progress100%
Infrastructure & Site Camp — construction progress
12 / 13In progress

Infrastructure & Site Camp

Site camps, stores, stockyards and fabrication workshops are in place near the headworks and powerhouse.

Progress80%
Access Road — construction progress
13 / 13In progress

Access Road

About 17 km of access road from Balephi Bazaar to the headworks and powerhouse has been upgraded and protected.

Progress90%

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