Water Supply Project Department

Pre-Proposal Conference cum Webinar for Development of

Hydro Electric Power Plant & Floating Solar Projects at
“Hinduhridaysamrat Shivsenapramukh Balasaheb Thackeray
Middle Vaitarna Dam”

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Mumbai (MCGM) has constructed the Middle Vaitarna Dam on Vaitarana River in year 2014 which is
now known as “Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Middle Vaitarna Dam. The dam site is
approximately 30 kms away from Igatpuri Railway station in Palghar District Maharashtra. The latitude of
site is 19.721723° and longitude 73.468533°.
Vaitarna River is west flowing river originating from Sahyadri ranges. It is one of the major sources of
water supply to Mumbai city. The river potential had already been partly harnessed by constructing two
storage dams across the river viz. Upper Vaitarna dam and Lower Vaitarna Dam i.e. Modak Sagar dam. The
two dams are situated 42 km apart. After seeking various clearances for the Middle Vaitarna Project the
Project was launched in 2009.
Under the Middle Vaitarna Water Supply Project of MCGM, a Dam of 101 m in height and 500 m is length
was constructed on Vaitarna River at village Kochale, Tal. Mokhada, Dist. Palghar. The storage capacity of the
dam is about 202 MCM of water and utilizing to meet the drinking water requirements of Mumbai city. The
Middle Vaitarna Dam construction work was completed in the year 2014.On completion of Middle Vaitarna
Project the water supply to Mumbai stands at 3850 MLD.
1090 MLD Water from Middle Vaitarna Dam is released into the Modak Sagar Lake in a controlled
manner, from where it will be drawn for treatment and onward supply to the city. The FSL of M.V. reservoir is
285 m (MSL) and the MDDL is 220 m (MSL). Middle Vaitarna reservoir offers a potential site for hydropower
generation due to the storage as well as the availability of hydraulic head. Release from the reservoir can be
routed through the proposed powerhouse located at the toe of the dam.
As part of Energy Security program of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), the MCGM
intends to Develop Renewable power sources like Hydro Electric Power Plant and Floating Solar Plants in
and around the water reservoirs owned / controlled and maintain by them in order to harness Green energy.
Existing Infrastructure available at Dam Site is as follows-
: Penstock, ( water tunnel of 3.5 m dia )
: Discharge valve to river
: Dead flange fitted at the 'Y' point for the connectivity to Hydro power inlet.

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Additional Infrastructure required at Dam Site

: Construction of Power House, consisting of Turbine and Generator set Installations.
: Construction of Race way for discharge of tail race water from Turbine.
: Construction Evacuation substation (may be AIS / GIS type, as per land availability at DAM site) and
SCADA room
: Construction of Evacuation (transmission lines) upto injection point.
Since quantum of hydroelectric power generated is less as compared to total cost of the project and to keep up with
the recent trend of co-generation, a Floating Solar Power Plant is also proposed on the Middle Vaitarna Dam. For
Floating Solar dam, the water spread area of Middle Vaitarna Dam is 6.42. Sq.Km. with minimum water spread area is
around 5.10 sq.Km during summers.
MCGM proposes to tap these potential renewable energy sources through captive power plant and open access.
MCGM is looking for a developer who will invest, develop the power plant, synchronise power from both the
sources and evacuate the power up to available bay at MSDPL Substation. The MCGM will pay them levellised tariff
for power evacuated at the evacuation point for entire contract period.
In order to develop these projects, it is desired to hold a brainstorming session with leading developers, financial
institutions interested in these projects before floating of tenders to gauge the interest in the project and receive
suggestions to make the project see the light of the day.
This pre- proposal meeting will be hosted live through video conferencing on 16th September 2020 at 3.00 pm.
MCGM values the suggestions of the experienced agencies and developers in project structure and bidding
process to make a bankable and viable project for developers, financial institutions and Private Equity Investors and
may be incorporated in the project procurement process.
The agencies participate through webinar by Registering in advance for this meeting along with contact details
given in the form.:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrduCvrz8jGtJqj9kKSenwu9UMXa0YXl6S
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Maximum Two Participants logins per company are permitted.

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Water Supply Projects

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