Upper_Paunglaung_Dam

Upper Paunglaung Dam

Upper Paunglaung Dam

Dam in Naypyidaw Union Territory/Shan State

The Upper Paunglaung Dam is a gravity dam on the Paunglaung River, about 40 km (25 mi) east of Pyinmana on the border of Naypyidaw Union Territory and Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation, provided by the140 megawatts (190,000 hp) power station it supports. Preliminary construction on the dam site began in January 2005 and roller-compacted concrete placement for the dam commenced in October 2010.[1][2][3] The dam was completed and impounded its reservoir in december 2015.[4] It is expected to regulate the river and improve power generation at the downstream Lower Paunglaung Dam.[5]

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The dam forced the relocation of some 15,000 residents which has drawn backlash from locals to international organizations.[6] Many have already relocated but complain that their new land is of an insufficient size, has no power supply or natural resources to work.[7]

AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd was the Owner's Designer for all project phases, including commissioning.

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References

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    "Controversial Upper Paunglaung dam joins national grid". MyanmarTimes. 11 December 2015.
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    Connor Macdonald, 'New report highlights 'devastating human cost' of Upper Paunglaung Dam project', Mizzima, 7 October 2015.
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    Lone, Wa (7 November 2013). "Complaints emerge over Paunglaung Dam compensation". Myranmar Times. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
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