Omran Holding Group and Usluel Enerji A.Ş. (Usluel Omran JV) constructed a High Voltage 220kV Substation and a 20kV Network near the South Entrance of the Salang Tunnel at the attitude of 3400 meters above the sea level, at Gowarah Sang, Salang valley, Parwan of Afghanistan. This project includes a new substation, residence building, and medium voltage (MV) distribution system.
The contractor was required to coordinate long lead time items with the construction work; including, but not limited to: power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, surge arresters, and other items.
The construction season at Salang Pass is limited to a 4 to 5 month period during the summer thus the contractor had to adjust with limited time of performance in a year. Winter operations are restricted by heavy snow accumulations and cold temperatures common to the high altitudes where the Salang Tunnel Substation site is located. The Contractor had 29 months as the base period to complete the project which includes two summer construction seasons plus extended time. The Contractor had to have the Salang Tunnel substation operational and provide grid power to the Tunnel by the end of the construction season and necessary complete the
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Omran Holding Group and Usluel Enerji A.Ş. (Usluel Omran JV) constructed a High Voltage 220kV Substation and a 20kV Network near the South Entrance of the Salang Tunnel at the attitude of 3400 meters above the sea level, at Gowarah Sang, Salang valley, Parwan of Afghanistan. This project includes a new substation, residence building, and medium voltage (MV) distribution system.
The contractor was required to coordinate long lead time items with the construction work; including, but not limited to: power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, surge arresters, and other items.
The construction season at Salang Pass is limited to a 4 to 5 month period during the summer thus the contractor had to adjust with limited time of performance in a year. Winter operations are restricted by heavy snow accumulations and cold temperatures common to the high altitudes where the Salang Tunnel Substation site is located. The Contractor had 29 months as the base period to complete the project which includes two summer construction seasons plus extended time. The Contractor had to have the Salang Tunnel substation operational and provide grid power to the Tunnel by the end of the construction season and necessary complete the
