THE NKUSI STORY

PROJECT KEY ASPECTS

9.6 MW facility - Completion Q4 2017 Located in Hoima/Kibale Districts Norwegian Owners - Getfit project Tunneling technology used to solve Technical, Environmental and Social challenges Hands on execution model empowers Ugandans

9.6 MW Facility

We positioned the power plant on the most remote area possible to avoid impacts with the local village. Therefore only one inhabitant had to be relocated to a new home.

PROJECT LOCATION

The project area is located where the River Nkusi discharges into Lake Albert. Most of the project components are located in Hoima District, but the transmission line passes through Kibaale

The Project Area.

The project area is located where the River Nkusi discharges into Lake Albert. Most of the project components are located in Hoima District, but the transmission line passes through Kibaale. The project lies with in the western wing of the East African rift valley at coordinates 01.12130˚N 30.66961 and the nearest settlement is the Nguse fishing village..

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Nkusi SHP has a capacity to deliver 9.6MW of power to the grid. The hydropower plant has a gross head of 167m. The overall length of the water way is 905m of tunnel.

The Nkusi SHP has a capacity

The Nkusi SHP has a capacity to deliver 9.6MW of power to the grid. The hydropower plant has a gross head of 167m. The overall length of the water way is 905m of tunnel. The tailrace length is 256m and will discharge water into the delta to minimize environmental impact. Project Components include tunnel and penstock, weir & dam, powerhouse pier and accommodation.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

PA Technical Services Ltd is committed to engaging Ugandans. Initially a large part of our workforce were expats, but by worksite training, Ugandan workers are now forming a core team with good work ethics. Many of our casual workers joined us from the Nguse village. We also helped out the local community to construct a pier, a toilet and piped water. We positioned the power plant on the most remote area possible to avoid impacts with the local village. Therefore only one inhabitant had to be relocated to a new home.