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International tender on Melamchi project sent to ADB

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KATHMANDU, Nov 23: International bid for construction of the tunnel and intake of the most-awaited Melamchi Drinking Water Project has been sent to the head office of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila for approval.



The project sent the bidding document for agreement with new contractor to carry out works of the project of national glory as contract with China Railway 15 Bureau Group for constructing the 27.5 kilometer-long tunnel and intake was cancelled.[break]



The implementing agency of the project- Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB) had announced to make public the bidding document till today.



According to Executive Director of the Board, Krishna Prasad Acharya, the bid will be announced soon after the approval of the proposal by the ADB, the main investor in the project.



He said probably the response will come by Monday and necessary works will be immediately started after receiving the response.



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