ZESCO Ltd instigated a project for the rehabilitation and upgrading of these four small hydro power stations and appointed URS to provide the associated consultancy services from feasibility studies through to the supervision of the implementation contracts. The Multiconsult team has undertaken the detailed studies and the following revised installed capacities are now planned:
- Lunzua | 15 MW (new station)
- Chishimba Falls | 15 MW (rehab of existing station units and new unit)
- Musonda Falls | 10 MW (rehab of existing station units and new unit)
- Lusiwasi Lower | 86 MW (new station)
- Lusiwasi Upper | 15 MW (new station)
SERVICES PROVIDED
The UK project team was transferred from URS to Multiconsult. Activities undertaken by the team for each of the four separate existing hydropower stations include:
- Feasibility study
- Preparation of Tender Designs and Tender Documents
- Bid Evaluation
- Lead Contract Negotiations
- Preparation of Contract Documents
- Contract Administration