Na Hang Hydropower Plant (now Tuyen Quang Hydropower Plant, located on the basin of Gam River, in the territory of Vinh Yen Commune and Na Hang Town of Tuyen Quang Province. is the pride of the people of Na Hang.
Introduction of Na Hang Hydropower Plant
Construction of Na Hang Hydropower Plant was started on December 22, 2002. After 5 years of construction, it was officially inaugurated in 2008. Na Hang Hydropower Plant was designed with 3 units, total capacity. capacity is 342 MW. The average electricity output per year is 1295 billion kWh. This is the 5th largest hydropower plant in the North of our country.
Na Hang Hydroelectricity with majestic beauty
With an area of ββββwater reservoir spreading over 8000 hectares, stretching over 2 large rivers, namely Nang and Gam rivers, Na Hang Hydropower Plant has created a beautiful and magnificent natural landscape. The reservoir of Na Hang hydropower plant is located in three provinces of Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan and Ha Giang. Na Hang Lake has a flood prevention capacity of up to 1 billion cubic meters. In particular, in case of necessity, the capacity can be expanded up to 1.5 billion cubic meters. As a result, Na Hang Lake has made an important contribution to flood prevention for the Red River Delta and almost completely cut off floods for the entire Tuyen Quang town. Na Hang Lake also creates an abundant water supply for the dry season of the Red River Delta and neighboring provinces. At the same time, it plays an important role in the economic and social development and protection of national security and defense for the Northern region. Timelines in the process of construction and development of Na Hang Hydropower Plant: On April 19, 2002, the Prime Minister officially approved the investment in construction of Na Hang Hydropower Plant. On December 22, 2002, the project was officially put into construction. On June 1, 2007, According to Decision 436/QD-EVN-HΔQT, Tuyen Quang Hydropower Company was established. On January 31, 2008, Unit 1 of Na Hang Hydropower Plant was officially put into operation. On May 30, 2008, Unit 2 came into operation. On December 15, 2008, the last unit, unit 3, connected to the national power grid. April 2019, End of construction process of Na Hang hydropower plant. In October 2010, Na Hang hydropower project was tested and handed over. Tuyen Quang Hydropower Company officially took over the operation and management and changed it to Tuyen Quang Hydropower Plant. April 11, 2011, The office was moved from Na Hang to Tuyen Quang. Na Hang hydroelectricity was built with the top of the dam 10 meters wide, the average water level rose was 36 meters. The reservoir has a capacity of 2245 billion cubic meters. There are 3 units in total with a total design capacity of 342 MW. The project has been under construction for 5 consecutive years. Engineers and workers here had to excavate 13 million cubic meters of soil and rock, pour 95103 cubic meters of concrete, drill 101103 meters long and install 15103 tons of equipment.
Na Hang hydropower plant opens up great potential for tourism development
Not only playing an important role in the production and supply of electricity to the national grid, Na Hang Hydroelectricity also opens a potential path for tourism development for Tuyen Quang province. For many years, the government here has made efforts to take advantage of this advantage to promote economic development. Formed from the process of accumulating water from hydroelectric plants, Ho Na Hang is likened to Ha Long on land with beautiful scenery.
Na Hang Lake has become a famous tourist destination in the North
The most impressive highlight when traveling to Na Hang Lake is the massive hydroelectric power plant. The lake is large with more than 8000 hectares, surrounded by 99 majestic mountains with unique and different shapes, creating a beauty that is both wild and poetic. When visiting and sightseeing at the lake bed, you will visit Mo waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam. Besides, Tat Ke – Ban Bung Nature Reserve is also a great sightseeing address that anyone cannot ignore. This place still retains the wild and primitive features of nature with thousands of species of animals living, including rare animals listed in the World Red Book. In addition, in the heart of Na Hang hydropower reservoir, there are 10 monuments classified as national monuments such as Phuc Lam Pagoda, Pac Ta Temple, Song Long cave, Phia Vai cave, etc. Phia Muon Cave… This place is also the living place of many 10 different ethnic groups, creating a colorful and unique ethnic cultural space. It can be seen that the successful construction of Na Hang hydroelectricity not only makes an important contribution to ensuring an abundant power source for the northern provinces, but also brings great tourism potential, contributing to general economic development of Tuyen Quang province.
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