Pitch Presentation Assignment 1-Sabin Shrestha.pdf

MWSP

1. MELAMCHI WATER
PROJECT

2. CONTENT
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
INTRODUCTION
CLIENT/BACKGROUND
PROBLEM/CHALLENGES/PROPOSED SOLUTION MAJOR
MILESTONES
SUMMARY
STAKEHOLDERS
DELIVERABLES

3. PROJECT MELAMCHI
The Melamchi Water Supply
Project (MWSP) is a project
initialised by Government of Nepal
that aims to solve Kathmandu
Valley's water shortage by
redirecting 170 million liters of
water daily from the Melamchi
River through a 26-kilometer
tunnel to provide clean drinking
water to the capital. This project
eases pressure on existing water
sources, improves lives, and marks
a significant step in Nepal's
infrastructure development and
commitment to its people.

4. STAKEHOLDERS
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Water Supply
(MWSDB)Melamchi Water
Supply Development Board
Construction Contractors
Consulting Firms
Residents of Kathmandu Valley
Residents of Sindhupalchowk
District
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Japan International Cooperation
Agency(JICA)
Project
Management
Unit (PMU)
Contractors and Consultant
Local Communities
Project Management
and Operational Teams
International Funding Agencies

5. GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL,MINISTRY OF
WATER SUPPLY
Rapid development and poor
infrastructure have led to severe
water shortages in the Kathmandu
Valley. The Melamchi Water Supply
Project (MWSP) aims to solve this
by transporting water from the
Melamchi River through a 26.5-
kilometer tunnel to the Capital City
Kathmandu.
FUNDING
The project is funded by
various international donors,
including the Asian
Development Bank (ADB), the
Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA),
and the Government of Nepal
US$ 464 million in estimates

6. PROBLEMS
Water Shortage:
Kathmandu Valley faces
severe shortages due to
rapid growth, rising
population, and outdated
systems, forcing reliance
on unsafe water sources.
Poor Infrastructure: Outdated, poorly
maintained pipes cause significant water
loss and an inconsistent supply
throughout the city.
Operational Problems: Technical issues,
poor training, and inadequate equipment
disrupt water supply management.

7. RISKS / CHALLENGES
Geological and Environmental: Difficult terrain and earthquakes caused significant
construction challenges.
Complex engineering and tunneling issues led to repeated delays.
Financial: Limited funding and mismanagement increased costs and slowed down the
project.
Political and Social: Political instability and community opposition affected progress.
Legal and Administrative: Contractual disputes and management issues delayed the
project.

8. SOLUTION
Bringing water from
the Melamchi River
through a 26.5-
kilometer tunnel will
provide a steady
drinking water
supply and address
the shortage.
Diverting Water
from Melamchi
River
New pipelines
and updates
will cut water
loss and
ensure a
reliable
supply.
Improving
Infrastructure
Enhancing
governance,
reducing
corruption, and
regular progress
checks.
Strong
Governance and
Monitoring
Training staff,
providing tools,
on using modern
technologies
Training and
Skill
Development

9. MILESTONES

10. Project
Approval
Construction
Begins
Tunnel
Boring
Machine
(TBM)
Installation
Water is
first
diverted
from the
Melamchi
River to
Kathmand
u Valley.
Phase I of the
project is
completed,
providing
water to a
portion of
Kathmandu.
Phase II of
the project
begins,
expanding
water
distributio
n to more
areas
1998
2000
2010
2019
2021
2022

11. DELIVERABLES
Water Diversion Tunnel:
A 26.5-kilometer tunnel will supply
reliable drinking water from the
Melamchi River to Kathmandu Valley
Water Treatment Plant:
This facility will process and purify the
diverted water before distribution.
Upgraded Water Distribution Network:
New pipelines will replace old, leaking
ones to cut water loss and improve
distribution.

12. DELIVERABLES
Reservoirs and Storage Tanks:
New storage tanks and ponds will
manage treated water and control
supply.
Environmental Management Plan:
Restoration, flow management, and
monitoring minimize environmental
impacts.
Training and Capacity Building:
Training local staff ensures they have
the skills to operate and maintain
the water supply system effectively.
Governance and Monitoring
Framework:
Monitoring and oversight
structures ensure
transparency, financial
management, and effective
project supervision.
Project Documentation:
Detailed reports and
documentation include project
plans, environmental
assessments, technical specs,
and progress updates.

13. SUMMARY
The Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP) is an important infrastructure
development in Nepal, aiming to solve the major water shortage in the
Kathmandu Valley.The project involves constructing a 27-kilometer tunnel and
water storing facilities to divert water from the Melamchi River in
Sindhupalchowk district to the capital Kathmandu City.
Key Info:
Cost: The project's total cost has exceeded initial estimates US$ 464 million due to
various factors, including delays and changes in scope.
Environmental impact: The project has faced concerns about its potential
environmental impact on the Melamchi River and surrounding areas.
Future phases: There are plans to expand the project in the future by diverting
water from other nearby rivers to further increase water supply to the valley.

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