BRENWE SMALL HYDROPOWER PLANTMinistry of Finance & Economic Management, Republic of Vanuatu; MAP Projects. Malekula, Vanuatu

PROJECT:

Design, construct and commission the 400kW Brenwe small hydropower plant on the island of Malekula, Vanuatu.

MTL ROLE:

MTL provided civil, structural and hydraulic design of the power scheme principle works, including the: intake structure; head race; surge chamber; penstock, and powerhouse. In particular, the intake structure and surge chamber inspired innovative design solutions to the challenges that the site environment and technical requirements demanded.

PROJECT OUTCOME:

MTL’s involvement in the project concluded in 2023 with the successful commissioning of the station.

PROJECT PARTNERS:

MAP Projects.