dam-l Next Phase/LHWP begins

[lori@irn.org (Lori Pottinger)]

>
>LESOTHO-HIGHLANDS
>
>NEXT PHASE OF HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT STARTS
>JOHANNESBURG April 22 1998 Sapa
>
>     Work has started on the construction of the Mohale tunnel which
>     will transfer water between the Katse and Mohale dams in the
>     Lesotho Highlands Water Project, contractors Concor said on
>     Wednesday.
>
>     Concor spokeswoman Amelia Soares said Concor, Hochtief AG of
>     Germany and Impregilo SpA of Italy were awarded the contract for
>     phase 1B of the project, which includes the Matsoku tunnel and
>     weir and the Mohale dam.
>
>     The first phase, the Katse dam, was officially opened in January.
>
>     "Once completed the Mohale tunnel will enable water to be
>     transferred from the Katse dam to the Mohale dam and vice versa."
>
>     This would allow flexibility for storing water.
>
>     The Matsoku tunnel and weir will divert flood waters from the
>     Matsoku River into the Katse dam.
>
>     The project is split into two areas, around the facilities at
>     Katse dam and at the new Mohale village.
>
>     Seventy new houses will be built at the village to accommodate
>     workers.
>
>     An on-site clinic for contractors will also be open to people
>     living near the project.
>
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