The Rehabilitation/Modernisation Of Spillway And Intake Equipment Of Nkula B Hydropower Plant In Malawi
CONSULTANCY SERVICES THE REFURBISHMENT & MODERNISATION OF SPILLWAY AND INTAKE EQUIPMENT OF NKULA B HYDROPOWER PLANT IN MALAWI
Spillway and Intake Gates for Nkula B Power Plant were commissioned in 1979. The gates and associated equipment have outlived their useful life, leading to frequent breakdowns. As such, the equipment is due for refurbishment and modernization.
Absence of a clear feasibility study
Limited assessment of environmental impacts
Limited assessment of social impacts
Limited assessment of economic impacts
Weak stakeholder engagement
Limited competition
Frequent project delays (time overruns)
Lack of maintenance plans