The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Electricity of Vietnam invite expressions of interest from consultants to serve as environmental and social safeguards specialists for the 156-MW Song Bung 4 hydroelectric project in Vietnam’s Quang Nam Province. Responses are due May 27, 2009.
ADB is considering a proposal to provide US$196.5 million in funding for construction of Song Bung 4 on the Song Bung River. Electricity of Vietnam invited applications for pre-qualification in December 2008 to provide engineering and civil works for the project. Resettlement specialists were recruited in March. (HydroWorld 3/19/09)
The current solicitation seeks environmental and social safeguards specialists to provide support for social and environmental assessments, mitigation recommendations, and capacity development in implementing agencies.
Song Bung 4 includes a 110-meter-tall, 367-meter-long dam with reservoir of 15.8 square kilometers, a 3.1-kilometer tunnel, and short tailrace canal.
Expressions of interest are due May 27 via the ADB Internet site at http://csrn.adb.org:8080/csrn/publicNoticeList.htm?projectNo=36352&projectSeqNo=01&projectTypeCd=2&listingNo=T1. Terms of reference are on the website.
For information, contact Tran Trung Tuyen, Song Bung 4 Hydropower Project Management Board, 5th Floor, EVN-Land Central Building, 78A Duy Tan St., Hai Chau District, Danang City, Vietnam; (84) 511-3488800; Fax: (84) 511-3621535; E-mail: [email protected].
Environmental, social consultants sought for Vietnam’s 156-MW Song Bung 4
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