Impounds Ruhuhu River | Status Proposed Commission date 2025 (Expected) | |
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Purpose Power, irrigation & flood control Dam volume 6,000,000,000 cubic metres (2.11888000329×10 cu ft) | ||
Kikonge Hydroelectric Power Station is a proposed 300 megawatts (400,000 hp) hydroelectric dam in Tanzania.
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Location
The power station and the associated dam and water reservoir would be located in the Kikonge area in the Ruvuma Region in south-western Tanzania. This is approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi), by road, north-west of Songea, the regional headquarters. This is about 625 kilometres (388 mi), by road, south-west of Dodoma, Tanzania's capital.
Overview
In August 2016, the government of Tanzania secured partial funding from the African Development Bank for a pre-feasibility study for a dam across River Ruhuhu, with a reservoir of 6,000,000,000 cubic metres (2.11888000329×1011 cu ft) and capable of generating 300 megawatts (400,000 hp) of electricity. As part of the development, a high voltage transmission line, an irrigation scheme, and an agro-business development are also planned. The pre-feasibility study is expected to last 22 months and the power station, if developed, is expected online in 2025.