Batoka Gorge Hydro Electric Scheme
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 175m high roller compact gravity arch dam and two 1,200MW capacity hydro power generation plants and associated transmission infrastructure on both sides (Batoka North and South)
The objective of the project is to improve access to electricity services to the two contracting states and the region by the construction of the Batoka Hydroelectric Scheme Project
PROJECT LOCATION
Zambia and Zimbabwe
CURRENT STATUS / STATE OF THE PROJECT
Financing Stage
ACTIONS REQUIRED/ IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS / CONTRACT TYPE
Public Private Partnership
AVAILABILITY OF PREFEASIBILITY STUDIES, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, AND OTHER STUDIES
Feasibility study is available
ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROJECT
USD 5 billion
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION
Four years
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Country
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Location (s)
Batoka Gorge
Sector
Infrastructure: Transport, Energy, ICT, Mining and Water
Sub Sector
Renewable Energy
Investment Value Range
+ 100 million USD
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