Gariuai Update
After the large soil sinking in Gariuai, which damaged the penstock of the mini hydroelectric power plant, we have called upon two specialist teams to make survey, and propose solutions for a fast and safe repair of the penstock.
The first team came in March, and the second in May 2009, short time after the accident.
Reports are expected within mid June. Thereafter we will prepare to start the repair work. The delivery time for parts etc for the penstock is some months, but other preparations can be made in the meantime.
Gariuai is such a good mini hydropower plant, assisting the supply of electricity to a large area. We will do all our best to have it up running as soon as possible.
Luckily, only the penstock was affected by the soil sinking. The power house and operator’s building, the store, both dams and the transmission line are ok!