The Rehabilitation/Modernisation Of Spillway And Intake Equipment Of Nkula B Hydropower Plant In Malawi
CONSULTANCY SERVICES THE REFURBISHMENT & MODERNISATION OF SPILLWAY AND INTAKE EQUIPMENT OF NKULA B HYDROPOWER PLANT IN MALAWI
Spillway and Intake Gates for Nkula B Power Plant were commissioned in 1979. The gates and associated equipment have outlived their useful life, leading to frequent breakdowns. As such, the equipment is due for refurbishment and modernization.
Start date: 2022-11-01
Due date:
2023-06-01
Approval date: 2022-03-31
Absence of a clear feasibility study
Unrealistic budgets
Limited assessment of environmental impacts
Limited assessment of social impacts
Limited assessment of economic impacts
Weak stakeholder engagement
Change of scope
Cost overruns and budget inflation
Lack of transparency in procurement processes
Limited competition
Favoritism in bidding processes
Political interference
Weak accountability mechanisms
Frequent project delays (time overruns)
Environmental violations
Social violations
Lack of maintenance plans
Under-utilization of project
Abandonment of project