NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

HIGH VOLTAGE GRID DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

DURBARMARG, KATHMANDU

GANDAK – NEPALGUNJ 220 kV TRANSMISSION LINE

PROJECT

FIELD VISIT REPORT PACKAGE-A

JANUARY 2025

Prepared and submitted by:

CHILIME ENGINEERING & SERVICES CO. LTD.

Maharajganj, Ring Road, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.: +977-1-4016276, 4016286
www.chesco.com.np
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Project Name: GANDAK - NEPALGUNJ TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

Report Number: 037GN-TLP-FV-01

Report For: NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

PREPARATION, REVIEW AND AUTHORIZATION

Responsible Signature Date

Subash Bhusal
Prepared by:
Shashank Thapa

Reviewed by: Kulesh Khatiwada

Checked by: Om Krishna Shrestha

Approved by: Prajesh Bikram Thapa

Rev. Signature Date

ISSUE REGISTER

Distribution List Date Issued Number of Copies

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
2 BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................. 1
3 PROJECT INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 1
4 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE FIELD VISIT ................................................... 2
5 PARTICIPANTS ............................................................................................................. 2
6 OBSERVATIONS AND DECISIONS ........................................................................... 3
6.1 FINALIZATION OF NEW SUBSTATION LOCATIONS ....................................... 3
6.1.1 Parasi Substation ................................................................................................. 3
6.1.2 Lumbini Substation ............................................................................................. 4
6.1.3 Kapilvastu Substation .......................................................................................... 5
6.1.4 Kalakate Substation ............................................................................................. 7
6.2 BAY EXTENSION OF EXISTING SUBSTATIONS ............................................... 8
6.2.1 Gandak Substation ............................................................................................... 8
6.2.2 New Butwal Substation ....................................................................................... 9
6.2.3 Hakui Substation ................................................................................................. 9
6.2.4 Shivapur Substation ........................................................................................... 10
6.3 FINALIZATION OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS ....................................................... 11
6.3.1 New Butwal – Parasi Route ............................................................................... 11
6.3.2 Gandak – Parasi Route ...................................................................................... 11
6.3.3 Parasi – Lumbini Route ..................................................................................... 11
6.3.4 Lumbini – Kapilvastu Route ............................................................................. 12
6.3.5 Kapilvastu – Shivapur Route ............................................................................. 12
7 CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................. 12

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LISTS OF TABLES
Table 3-1 List of Substations for Gandak-Nepalgunj 220kV Transmission Line Project. ....... 2
Table 6-1: List of Selected Routes as per Desk Study Report .................................................. 3

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 6-1 : Initially Proposed Parasi Substation .................................................................... 3
Figure 6-2: New Proposed Parasi Substation Location ........................................................... 4
Figure 6-3: Initially Proposed Lumbini Substation .................................................................. 5
Figure 6-4: Adjusted Lumbini Substation Location .................................................................. 5
Figure 6-5: Initially Proposed Kapilvastu Substation .............................................................. 6
Figure 6-6: Relocated Kapilvastu Substation Location ............................................................ 6
Figure 6-7: Initially Proposed Kalakate Substation Location .................................................. 7
Figure 6-8: New Proposed Kalakate Substation Location........................................................ 8
Figure 6-9: Gandak Substation Bay extension area ................................................................. 9
Figure 6-10: New Butwal Substation Boundary Extension region ........................................... 9
Figure 6-11: Hakui Substation Bay extension area ................................................................ 10
Figure 6-12: Bay Extension area at Shivapur ......................................................................... 11
Figure 6-13: Route Alignment Crossing at Siddhartha Highway ........................................... 12

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1 INTRODUCTION
Chilime Engineering and Services Company Limited (ChesCo) submits this Field visit Report
based on the field visit conducted by representatives from both the client and the consultant for
the Detailed Study Works of the Gandak - Nepalgunj Transmission Line Project. This Report
summarizes the output of the field visit and selection of the transmission line route and
Substation for Package A.

2 BACKGROUND
As part of the Detailed Engineering Study of the Gandak-Nepalgunj Transmission Line Project,
a comprehensive field visit was conducted by representatives from both the client and the
consultant. The visit, focusing on Package A, included an assessment of the following
Substations: Gandak, Parasi, New Butwal, Hakui, Shivapur, Kapilvastu, Lumbini, and
Kalakate, as well as the critical transmission line sections connecting these substations except
for Kalakate-Shivapur Section which is included in package B. The objective of the visit was
to evaluate existing site conditions, identify potential challenges, and finalize decisions
regarding new Substation locations, bay extensions, and route alignments. The team was led
by Director of High Voltage Grid Development Department Mr. Thark Bahadur Thapa, who
provided essential recommendations on the Substation site plans and discussed the critical
sections of the transmission line. This collaborative effort was instrumental in aligning project
goals for successful implementation of the project.

3 PROJECT INFORMATION
The proposed 220 kV Transmission Line Project is located at Nawalparasi West, Rupandehi,
Kapilvastu, Dang, and Banke districts of Lumbini province of Nepal. The transmission line
project starts from the existing Gandak S/S, Nawalparasi West to Bhawaniyapur(Nepalgunj)
S/S, Banke, which will improve the quality and reliability of electricity in Nawalparasi West,
Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Dang and Banke districts of Lumbini province. The total length of the
transmission line is approx. 296 km and passes through Municipalities as detailed in Error! R
eference source not found.:
The Gandak-Nepalgunj project is divided in four packages and includes the following
Substation as shown in Table 3-1 List of Substations for Gandak-Nepalgunj 220kV
Transmission Line Project
Package-A
Supply and installation of (Gandak-Parasi) 220 kV Transmission Line on double circuit towers.
Supply and installation of 220kV Multi-Circuit Transmission Line (New Butwal-Parasi-Hakui-
Lumbini-Kapilvastu-Shivapur LILO-Shivapur).
Package-B
Supply and installation of (Shivapur LILO-Kalakate-New Lamahi) 220 kV Transmission Line
on multi-circuit Towers.

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Package-C
Supply and installation of (New Lamahi-New Nepalgunj) 220 kV Transmission Line on double
circuit towers.
Table 3-1 List of Substations for Gandak-Nepalgunj 220kV Transmission Line Project.

S No. Substation Scope

1. New Butwal 220 kV Line Bay extension
2. Gandak 132 kV Line Bay extension
3. Parasi New 220/132/33/11 kV Substation
4. Hakui 132 kV Bay extension
5. Lumbini New 220/132/33/11 kV Substation
6. Kapilvastu New 220/132/33/11 kV Substation
7. Shivapur 132 kV Bay Extension
8. Kalakate New 220/132/33/11 kV Substation
9. New Lamahi 220 kV Bay Extension
10. New Nepalgunj (Near DCS) New 220/132/33/11 kV Substation
4 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE FIELD VISIT
The main objective of this field visit was to finalize the route alignment and the substation
location, as outlined in the Desk Study Report and based on the field visit as agreed on MoM
dated 15th January 2025. The scope of this field visit is as follows:

• To evaluate the current Substation site conditions.

• To identify the challenges in the proposed and existing locations.
• To finalize the locations for new Substations.
• To address modifications to existing Substations for bay extensions.
• To assess critical transmission line routes between the Substations.
• To ensure that the subsequent work can be expedited and carried out efficiently.

5 PARTICIPANTS
From Client:
1. Mr. Thark Bahadur Thapa, Director, High Voltage Grid Development Department
2. Mr. Deepak Gautam, Project Manager, Gandak Nepalgunj Transmission Line Project
3. Mr. Subash Adhikari, Civil Engineer
4. Mr Bikram Shrestha, Electrical Engineer

From Consultant:
1. Mr. Om Krishna Shrestha, Team Leader
2. Mr. Subash Bhusal, Geomatics Engineer
3. Mr. Shashank Thapa, Electrical Engineer

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6 OBSERVATIONS AND DECISIONS

The field visit was conducted on the 21st and 22nd of January 2025. This visit aims to finalize
the selected route alignment and substation presented on the Desk study report. The Selected
route alignment was jointly verified by both parties during the field visit.

Table 6-1: List of Selected Routes as per Desk Study Report

S.N. Sections Selected Routes

1 Gandak-Parasi Route 1
2 Parasi-New Butwal Route 2
3 Parasi-Lumbini Route 1
4 Lumbini-Kapilvastu Route 1
5 Kapilvastu-Shivapur Route 3
6.1 FINALIZATION OF NEW SUBSTATION LOCATIONS
6.1.1 PARASI SUBSTATION
The Parasi Substation was initially located near the Gandak irrigation canal surrounded by
numerous trees. Initially, it was planned to construct a bridge for access to the substation
locations.

Figure 6-1 : Initially Proposed Parasi Substation

The proposed relocation of the Parasi Substation is recommended to a new Location

(764399.20 m E, 3043465.06 m N) to enhance its operational efficiency and accessibility as
suggested by the Client during the field visit. This location provides better proximity to the
33kV distribution line and ensures improved access due to its closeness to a primary road. The

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Substation layout and route alignment have been adjusted accordingly to the new proposed
location.

Figure 6-2: New Proposed Parasi Substation Location

6.1.2 LUMBINI SUBSTATION
During the field visit an irrigation canal was identified passing through the proposed Lumbini
Substation Location.

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Figure 6-3: Initially Proposed Lumbini Substation

The Substation boundary is adjusted to avoid interference with the existing irrigation canal,
ensuring that agricultural irrigation systems remain unaffected and operations continue
without disruption.

Figure 6-4: Adjusted Lumbini Substation Location

6.1.3 KAPILVASTU SUBSTATION
The Kapilvastu Substation was initially planned to be located south of Taulihawa, Kapilvastu
to connect with the proposed 220kV Motipur Substation. However, the Motipur Substation
plan was cancelled by the Client. With very low power demand in this region, construction of
a Substation is not recommended.

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Figure 6-5: Initially Proposed Kapilvastu Substation

The Kapilvastu Substation is proposed to be relocated to a new Location (687590.85 m E,

3048634.97 m N) as per the ground conditions and the Client information regarding the
industrial growth. This new location enhances the 33kV distribution line network and provides
improved accessibility due to its proximity to existing road infrastructure. The Substation
layout and route alignment have been adjusted accordingly to the new proposed location.

Figure 6-6: Relocated Kapilvastu Substation Location

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6.1.4 KALAKATE SUBSTATION

Initially, the Kalakate Substation was proposed to this location due to the availability of open
space and to minimize the distance of connectivity of existing 132kV transmission line from
Lamahi to Shivapur Substation. However, during the field visit it was identified that the
ownership of the land belongs to the public School. To avoid the social issues the new
Substation location was identified.

Figure 6-7: Initially Proposed Kalakate Substation Location

The Kalakate Substation is proposed to be relocated to new Location (671740.87 m E,

3077750.32 m N) due to abundance of space in this region and close proximity to the existing
132kV transmission line from Lamahi to Shivapur Substation. However, the ownership status
(Private or industrial) of this land needs to be confirmed. Legal and administrative procedures
for land ownership is in the process of verification.

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Figure 6-8: New Proposed Kalakate Substation Location

6.2 BAY EXTENSION OF EXISTING SUBSTATIONS
6.2.1 GANDAK SUBSTATION
The Bay Extension at the existing Gandak Substation will include space for 220kV GIS and
132kV AIS systems. The existing Substation Automation System (SAS) will be integrated with
the bay extension SAS to ensure seamless operation and enhanced functionality. If required,
the control room will be expanded to accommodate the additional equipment necessary for the
integration.

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Figure 6-9: Gandak Substation Bay extension area

6.2.2 NEW BUTWAL SUBSTATION

In the previously proposed bay extension area, during the field visit it was found that one line
bay has been acquired by MCA to construct a new 400/220kV Transformer Bay. The area for
bay extension with four-line bay was insufficient and to accommodate this adjustment it was
required to expand the Substation boundary by another 6m.

Figure 6-10: New Butwal Substation Boundary Extension region

6.2.3 HAKUI SUBSTATION

During the field visit, it was found that that previous location of four-line bay had insufficient
space. The bay extension will be relocated from the east side to the west side of the existing
Substation which will simplify the 132kV line-in arrangement with the current Substation
layout. As part of this adjustment, the Substation layout and transmission route alignment has
been updated.

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Figure 6-11: Hakui Substation Bay extension area

6.2.4 SHIVAPUR SUBSTATION

During the field visit, it was found that that previous location of two-line Bay had insufficient
space due to the presence of existing capacitors banks. The capacitor bank will be relocated
to make room for two 132kV line bay extensions. Also, Additional space will be reserved for
future 132kV line bay extensions. The new location for capacitors bank is also available in
the Substation and is shown in the figure below.

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Figure 6-12: Bay Extension area at Shivapur

6.3 FINALIZATION OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS
6.3.1 NEW BUTWAL – PARASI ROUTE

The route alignment selected in the desk study has been finalized. However, the Parasi
Substation has been relocated and the alignment of the route will be updated based on the
revised location of the Parasi Substation. A new survey and route optimization study will be
conducted to ensure the most effective and efficient path.

6.3.2 GANDAK – PARASI ROUTE

The route alignment selected in the desk study has been finalized. However, the Parasi
Substation has been relocated and the alignment of the route will be updated based on the
revised location of the Parasi Substation. A new survey and route optimization study will be
conducted to ensure the most effective and efficient path.

6.3.3 PARASI – LUMBINI ROUTE

The route alignment selected in the desk study has been finalized. However, the Parasi
Substation has been relocated and the alignment of the route will be updated based on the
revised location of the Parasi Substation. To maintain the airport clearance along with the
tower's height at the crossing of Siddhartha Highway, it was decided to use special monopole
towers with two phases on a single cross arm to meet airport clearance requirements.

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Figure 6-13: Route Alignment Crossing at Siddhartha Highway

6.3.4 LUMBINI – KAPILVASTU ROUTE

The alignment of the route will be updated based on the revised location of the Kapilvastu
Substation. A new survey and route optimization study will be conducted to ensure the most
effective and efficient path.

6.3.5 KAPILVASTU – SHIVAPUR ROUTE

The alignment of the route will be updated based on the revised location of the Kapilvastu
Substation. A new survey and route optimization study will be conducted to ensure the most
effective and efficient path.

7 CONCLUSION
During this joint visit by both parties, routes alignment and Substation included in Package-A
which consists of New Butwal, Parasi, Gandak, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Shivapur Substation, and
transmission line between these sections has been finalized. Following the joint field visit the
conclusions are as mentioned below:

• Parasi Substation will be relocated to a new Location (764399.20 m E, 3043465.06 m

N).
• The Lumbini Substation boundary is not to interfere with the existing irrigation canal.
• Kapilvastu Substation will be relocated to a new Location (687590.85 m E, 3048634.97
m N).

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• Gandak Substation shall include space for 220kV GIS and 132kV AIS system for bay
extension.
• New Butwal Substation requires expansion of the boundary wall by another 6m.
• Hakui Substation Bay extension will be relocated from the east side to the west side of
the existing substation.
• Shivapur Substation requires the relocation of the capacitor bank to make space for two
132kV line bay extensions.
• To maintain the airport clearance along with the tower's height at the crossing of
Siddhartha Highway, it was decided to use special monopole towers with two phases
on a single cross arm to meet airport clearance requirements.

Based on the above conclusion between both parties, the Consultant will conduct a detailed
study of the project and expedite further work.

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APPENDIX

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

GANDAK-NEPALGUNJ 220 kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

FIELD VISIT REPORT

JANUARY 2025

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Discussion about Substation layout at Gandak Substation

Engagement with locals regarding the route alignment.

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Site inspection of the area for the Substation boundary expansion at the New Butwal
Substation.

Field Visit Team Photograph

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