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CIDCA provides grant for 50km Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi Road Project feasibility study
| Funder | China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Nepal Ministry of Finance |
| Country | Nepal |
| Start Date | Oct 13, 2019 |
| End Date | Jul 30, 2028 |
| Duration | 3,213 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 88760 |
Grant Description
On October 13, 2019, the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nepal Ministry of Finance for a grant supporting feasibility studies for the development of two stretches of road, 32.4 km from Tokha to Chhahare and 19 km from Mailung to Syaphrubesi.
The Tokha to Chhahare section requires the construction of a 4.175 km tunnel. A feasibility study for the tunnel conducted by a Chinese technical team began on January 1, 2020. According to Nepal Live Today, the study had been completed as of July 12, 2021. The cost of the study is unknown.
Before signing the MoU with CIDCA, the Nepalese Government advertised the Tokha to Chhahare section for private investment; the released proposal listed the construction cost of the section at $265 million USD.
These proposed sections are separate from the portion of the Galchhi-Trishuli-Rasuwagadhi Highway supported by a 2016 RMB 1 billion ETCA captured in ID#71750.
According to the Kathmandu Post, the Tokha to Chhahare section will "link another road connecting Rasuwagadhi from Dhading’s Galchhi at the Gongote area of Nuwakot." These projects will reportedly reduce the distance required to travel between Kathmandu and Rasuwagadhi via the existing Kathmandu-Rasuwagadhi road.
Sources & References
- SAMAKHUSI – TOKHA – CHHAHARE ROAD UP-GRADATION PROJECT
- Nepal
- China sign MoU to develop 50-km road linking Kathmandu and Rasuwagadi
- Residents of Nuwakot elated with the construction of Chhahare-Tokha tunnel
- Chinese technical team starts preliminary study
- China will remain a reliable friend and sincere partner of developing countries
- Chinese team in town to conduct feasibility study on tunnel road Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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