en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has disclosed that the rockfill placement and upstream concrete curb of the Polihali Dam have reached elevation 2020, marking a construction milestone for Phase II of the project.

The LHDA stated that construction is progressing steadily, with reservoir impoundment planned for 2027. Currently, multiple major components of the project are being constructed simultaneously. A total of 9.1 million cubic meters of rock have been placed, averaging 26,000 cubic meters per working day. Rockfill placement is approximately 65% complete, with overall dam construction progress at 45%.

Several key infrastructure works continue, including the construction of the main dam starter slab, completion of internal and external plinth concrete works, and the construction of the saddle dam, intake tower, bottom outlet tunnel, and spillway.

The project has also maintained a strong health and safety record, with no fatalities during construction and a significant number of lost-time injury-free working hours achieved.

Upon completion, the Polihali Dam will form a reservoir with a storage capacity of 2.325 billion cubic meters. The dam is a core component of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), aimed at enhancing water transfer capacity and ensuring long-term regional water security and economic development.

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