As the Lesotho Highlands Water Project accelerates full-steam into Phase II major works, construction of the Polihali Dam and Tunnel; it is important to look back at where the project started, and more importantly – how far we have come. The Project remains a one-of-its-kind cornerstone and benchmark for larger-scale engineering and construction on the African continent and beyond. More importantly – the Lesotho Highlands Water Project contributes immensely to broad-based economic development ac
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As the Lesotho Highlands Water Project accelerates full-steam into Phase II major works, construction of the Polihali Dam and Tunnel; it is important to look back at where the project started, and more importantly – how far we have come. The Project remains a one-of-its-kind cornerstone and benchmark for larger-scale engineering and construction on the African continent and beyond. More importantly – the Lesotho Highlands Water Project contributes immensely to broad-based economic development ac
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Power Construction of China : POWERCHINA's Polihali Dam Project in Lesotho reaches full-section fill design elevation
Power Construction of China : POWERCHINA's Polihali Dam Project in Lesotho reaches full-section fill design elevation
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🇱🇸Lesotho : Excellent progress is being made on the construction of the substations as part of the advance infrastructure for the new Polihali dam and Polihali transfer tunnel under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. #utdalesotho #utdainfo #utdasubstation #utdapolihali_dam #utdapolihali_transfer_tunnel #utdalesotho_highlands_water_project | Uptodate-Africa
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🇱🇸Lesotho : Excellent progress is being made on the construction of the substations as part of the advance infrastructure for the new Polihali dam and Polihali transfer tunnel under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. #utdalesotho #utdainfo #utdasubstation #utdapolihali_dam #utdapolihali_transfer_tunnel #utdalesotho_highlands_water_project | Uptodate-Africa
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Thabo sent us this video from the Polihali dam project in Lesotho yesterday (28 June 2025). Send photos and videos to us via whatsapp to 0812518029 Join our whatsapp channel at https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDgEe6KmCPUeD2jJV0t See https://snowreport.co.za for weather forecasts. * Other media and channels need to note SnowReportSA's updated 2025 terms & conditions for the use of our forecasts, maps, as well as images and video from our users that we post. | Snow Report SA
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Thabo sent us this video from the Polihali dam project in Lesotho yesterday (28 June 2025). Send photos and videos to us via whatsapp to 0812518029 Join our whatsapp channel at https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDgEe6KmCPUeD2jJV0t See https://snowreport.co.za for weather forecasts. * Other media and channels need to note SnowReportSA's updated 2025 terms & conditions for the use of our forecasts, maps, as well as images and video from our users that we post. | Snow Report SA
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Today is the official ceremony for a crucial milestone in the construction programme of the Polihali Dam. This milestone was achieved last week Friday when the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), along with its Project Management Unit (PMU), consultants and contractors involved in the Polihali Dam project, successfully achieved the diversion of a section of the Senqu River through completion of a pre-cofferdam, sending the river into and through the diversion tunnels ahead of the con
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Today is the official ceremony for a crucial milestone in the construction programme of the Polihali Dam. This milestone was achieved last week Friday when the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), along with its Project Management Unit (PMU), consultants and contractors involved in the Polihali Dam project, successfully achieved the diversion of a section of the Senqu River through completion of a pre-cofferdam, sending the river into and through the diversion tunnels ahead of the con
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Polihali TBM steps inside the tunnel The Polihali Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) began its reverse entry into the TBM Access Adit on 1 November 2025. Its current mission is to travel 1.484 kilometres through the adit to reach the underground assembly chamber, where the remaining components will be assembled. The stepping-in process is expected to be completed by the end of November. Once at the chamber, the TBM will be reoriented to face Katse, where it will commence boring the 38-kilometre transfe
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Polihali TBM steps inside the tunnel The Polihali Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) began its reverse entry into the TBM Access Adit on 1 November 2025. Its current mission is to travel 1.484 kilometres through the adit to reach the underground assembly chamber, where the remaining components will be assembled. The stepping-in process is expected to be completed by the end of November. Once at the chamber, the TBM will be reoriented to face Katse, where it will commence boring the 38-kilometre transfe
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The Polihali Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has successfully completed its reverse entry into the 1.484 km TBM access adit and is now positioned facing west towards Katse, where it will begin its main excavation drive in the first quarter of 2026. The team is currently assembling the TBM backup systems and the conveyor belt that will transport excavated material. This week, Mr. Koli Lekhotla, Assistant Resident Engineer at Metsi a Senqu Khubelu Consultants Joint Venture, breaks down how the TBM wil
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The Polihali Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has successfully completed its reverse entry into the 1.484 km TBM access adit and is now positioned facing west towards Katse, where it will begin its main excavation drive in the first quarter of 2026. The team is currently assembling the TBM backup systems and the conveyor belt that will transport excavated material. This week, Mr. Koli Lekhotla, Assistant Resident Engineer at Metsi a Senqu Khubelu Consultants Joint Venture, breaks down how the TBM wil
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Diving into the heart of Innovation with this video on the Polihali Dam project in Lesotho. A cornerstone of Phase II in the Lesotho Highlands water project. This Ambitious initiative , featuring a… | Terry Ezekiel Hove
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We are thrilled to share another significant milestone for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. On 10 April, we witnessed the last blast and the breakthrough of the Polihali Gate Shaft. This shaft, measuring 120 meters in length and 12.5 meters in width, was initially blasted on September 23, 2024. Achieving the Polihali Gate Shaft breakthrough is a crucial step, signifying the commencement of the official connection between the 452-meter long Polihali Upper Tunnel Intake and the 370
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Moving a giant: the journey of the Polihali TBM Did you know? The Polihali Tunnel Boring Machine began its journey from China on 3 May and arrived at the Port of Durban on 16 June. It was transported aboard the KONG QUE SONG, a specialised vessel designed to carry abnormal loads. This vessel delivered 132 components that make up the TBM — each varying in size, weight, and complexity. More than 95 loads—comprising 65 abnormal and 30 normal loads—will be transported from Durban to Lesotho. Transpo
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Polihali TBM begins assembly in underground chamber | Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) posted on the topic | LinkedIn
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Polihali Dam Construction Progress in Lesotho
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Completion of the New Polihali Bridge in Lesotho
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Lesotho. Mountains of Infrastructure. (Episode 3: Inside the Tunnel)
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Polihali Dam Project (2021 During construction)(English Subtitles)
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Polihali Dam Transformation in 2026 | Massive Progress in Lesotho 🇱🇸 (English Subtitles)
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Almost 2,500 people affected by construction of Lesotho Water Project
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All systems go for the construction of Polihali Dam and Transfer Tunnel in Lesotho
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A team of engineers and tunnel experts from the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) together with consultants and contractors on the Polihali Transfer Tunnel recently inspected the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) that are being manufactured specifically for the excavation of the 38km transfer tunnel from Polihali to Katse currently under construction. The TBM Factory Acceptance Test took place at a CCCC Tianhe plant in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China, from 8 to 11 May, 2024. The
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Zutari Celebrates Polihali Tunnel Boring Machine Launch Lesotho Highlands Water Project | Zutari posted on the topic | LinkedIn
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Road construction underway to one of the most biggest ever built dams in Lesotho. (POLIHALI)!
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Polihali Dam Project (2019 Before Construction) English subtitles
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Episode 3 – #SheBuilds series In this episode of #SheBuilds series, meet Ithabeleng Mohlouoa, the Kopano Ke Matla (KKM) JV - Transfer Tunnel Contractor’s Magazine Master at the Polihali site. Her story is one of courage, precision, and resilience — from meticulous planning and strict safety in handling explosives, to overcoming fears in the unpredictable world of tunnelling. Not for the faint-hearted! Ithabeleng’s role has been crucial in the 38km Polihali Transfer Tunnel excavation, that will e
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project: Rapelang Radebe reports
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China's cutting-edge technology transforms Lesotho water project
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Mountain Kingdom Tour 2025 ~ Day 1 / Part 5 - Construction of the new bridge over the Senqu River is progressing swiftly. The piers are 90m tall. The waters of the new Polihali Dam will fill the valley once completed. The bridge is in the A1 route in Lesotho’s north eastern quartile. 🎥 Trygve Roberts/MPSA 🏠www.MountainPassesSouthAfrica.co.za | Mountain Passes South Africa
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'Matumane Thabane's story of mentorship with Polihali Infrastructure Consultants under Contract C3009: Professional Services for Project housing and associated infrastructure. | Lesotho Highlands Development Authority
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Harnessing Nature's Flow: The Polihali Project and Lesotho Highlands Water Initiative
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We promised a couple of weeks ago to keep you updated on the progress being made under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. As was the case with Phase I, Phase II of the LHWP is being implemented in two distinct components: a water delivery system to augment the delivery of water, and a hydropower generation system which will increase the current electricity generation capacity in Lesotho. In the near future, we will share updates specifically on the ongoing work to expand access to
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Tucked away in the mountains of Lesotho, the Mohale Dam is one of the country’s most impressive landmarks. Built at the confluence of the Senqunyane and Likalaneng Rivers, it forms part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and showcases the awe of smart engineering. Its wide, calm waters stretch between towering peaks, creating views that are striking in every season. Mohale is not just key to Lesotho’s development — it’s a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the quiet, nat
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