Caution Notice: Safety Advisory Issued for 111 MW Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project Transmission Line Activation

The Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project, currently under construction within Gosainkunda Rural Municipality, Ward No. 1, in Rasuwa District, is progressing towards the completion of its 111 MW production capacity. The transmission line installation from the project's powerhouse at Chilime to a 152 kV transmission grid is scheduled to be energized on the 2nd of Kartik, 2051 BS. The transmission route passes through multiple areas, including Timure, Tatopani Danda, Yuman, Mendro, Tarsa, and Aamachhodingmo in Gosainkunda Rural Municipality, covering several settlements such as Keraghari, Pajung, Gonggang and Goljungbeshi.

A public advisory is hereby issued requesting residents and the general public to avoid entering the designated right-of-way area (a buffer of 8 meters on either side) along the transmission line. To prevent potential risks, residents are also advised not to touch poles, cables, or other equipment within this area. The company emphasizes that in the unlikely event of any accidents occurring due to non-compliance with these guidelines, the project and its contractors will not be held liable.

Additionally, considering the potential changes in the Bhote Koshi River's flow and project-related activities, people are strongly advised not to approach or enter the areas near the dam, headworks, or surrounding riverbanks. Activities such as crossing the river, collecting riverbed materials, fishing, and washing are strictly prohibited for public safety. This notification serves as a precautionary measure to prevent accidents in the project area.

Any suspicious or abnormal activities in the transmission line area should be reported immediately to the project office or the nearest police post. For further details or to report concerns, please contact the project representatives.