Metolong Dam

Client:

Metolong Programme Implementation Unit

Location/Country:

Hydrological Solutions & Hydraulic Structures

Sector

Hydrological Solutions & Hydraulic Structures

Project Value

150 Million USD

Location

Lesotho

Client

Metolong Programme Implementation Unit

Period of Services

2009 - 2013

Project Description

The Metolong Dam and raw water pump station project in Lesotho Kingdom required the construction of a 73m high roller compacted concrete dam, with a crest length of 210m.

It also involved impounding a 53 million m³ reservoir at the full supply level with a multi stage raw water intake and pump station, and a raw water transmission main from the dam to a downstream water treatment facility.

With the country having experienced droughts, the dam's development benefits half a million people and provides water to a third of the population of Lesotho.

Services Provided

Hydraulic structures
Construction supervision
Technical advisory