The contract for the supply and installation of civil structures including dams, power plants, and hydro-mechanical equipment including gates for the Sunkoshi Marine Diversion Multipurpose Project of national pride is being evaluated after it was terminated.

The project had issued a 14-day public notice on October 24 to terminate the contract with Patel-Raman JV for the construction of the package. As per the provisions of the contract, the contract was terminated on November 8. 

After terminating the contract as per the agreement, the project has taken control of all the equipment, site office, and construction site of the construction entrepreneur. The work done so far, the equipment there, the remaining and additional work, etc., are being evaluated to determine the cost estimate and prepare the tender documents. 

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure, Transport and Urban Development Kulman Ghising inspected the headworks construction area of ​​the project at Seleghat, Manthali Municipality-6, Ramchhap on Monday and took information about the condition of the site after the tender was canceled and the progress being made in issuing a new tender. 

Minister Ghising held discussions with the project management and consultants at the project site and directed them to complete the ongoing evaluation work within two months and proceed with the new tender process. 

‘A new tender should be issued accordingly after evaluating the work done so far, the remaining work, and the additional work seen during the construction. The construction of the project where the tunnel has been completed should not be delayed. The process of a new tender should be immediately taken forward by ensuring that the construction is completed according to the new schedule,’ he said.