As of today, the following stages have been completed:
- the construction of an 8-kilometer temporary road leading to the site of the hydropower plant has been completed;
- a plot of land has been allocated for the water intake in the Papan reservoir;
- conditions for the use of electricity during construction work have been developed and agreed upon.
Currently, the process of land allocation and transformation is also underway to create a production hub that will include the hydropower plant building and an open switchgear with a voltage of 110 kV. Issues regarding the allocation of land for the installation of supports for the overhead power line VL-110 kV from the Papan HPP towards the VL-110 kV "Uzlovaya - Besh-Moynok" are being resolved.
In addition, the development of project and estimate documentation is ongoing, a preliminary construction plan has been established, access to the Papan reservoir area has been granted, and engineering surveys are continuing, as stated in the report.
The capsule-laying ceremony for the Papan HPP took place on October 5, 2024.
