Possible Negative Effects of Dariali Hydro-Electric Power Station Construction Underestimated

Ltd Dariali Energy which is going to start construction in Kazbegi region in a month has not made an evaluation of the eternal impact of the hydro-electric power station nor it has calculated negative outcomes of the project. The analyst of Green Alternative Keti Gujaraidze stated the corresponding to Mtskheta Mtianeti Information Center.

“The company did not pay sufficient attention to issues like increased impact on the population and local infrastructure by the increased transportation. None of the documents published by Darial Energy state how much water will remain in the river in the path where the water falls under the 1700 meter derivation channel. These issues are very significant in order to determine the progress of the project. Thus, ignoring these topics should be considered one of the most significant shortcomings of the project,” – notes Keti Gujaraidze.

120 million US dollars investment will be invested in the construction of 109 mega vat hydro-electric power station in the territory of Kazbegi municipality. According to the project, the station will start exploiting starting from the year of 2014. The electricity produced by the station will be consumed by state of Georgian in winter and will be exported to Turkey in summer.

Mtskheta-Mtianeti Information Center