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Construction Begins on Lashkar Gah Electrical Substation

More power from the Kajaki Dam will be available to residents and businesses in southern Afghanistan.

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Kajaki Dam in Hilmand Province.

15 April 2009 | Lashkar Gah, Hilmand, Afghanistan

In late March, USAID and the Afghan Ministry of Energy and Water began constructing a new electrical substation in Lashkar Gah, Hilmand Province. The substation will convert the voltage and current of energy produced by the hydropower plant at Kajaki Dam, enabling its use in homes and businesses. With significant amounts of additional Kajaki-generated electricity expected to flow in 2009, the new substation will increase the capacity and reliability of the current substation, which was installed in the mid-1970s. When completed, the new substation will improve the Government of Afghanistan's ability to deliver reliable electricity to residents throughout southern Afghanistan.

USAID/Afghanistan Program Highlights: 4/1/2009-4/15/2009 4/15/2009

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About this activity: Infrastructure and Rehabilitation Program (IRP) - Power (LBG/B&V)

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