From 7-8 April 2023, a delegation consisting of experts nominated by LJ Hydro Consultancy from France including geology expert, concrete expert, dam expert had a business trip to inspect and assess works at Nam Sam 3 HPP. The site inspection was attended by the representatives of the Owner (Phongsubthavy Group), site engineers of LJHC as well as the staffs and consultants of SCI Group.
The delegation has verified the actual geological conditions, progress and quality of various works including surge tower, powerhouse, RCC main dam, CVC spillway, intake, RCC dam body’s corridor, testing laboratory at headworks area, RCC drilling samples taken from the dam body, crushing plant, concrete batching plant at headworks area.
The French experts as well as the representatives of the Owner assessed that the project is recorded with good geological conditions, the construction work of SCI Group in the role of EPC Contractor completely fulfilled the requirements in terms of quality and progress. In particular, the French experts highly evaluated the RCC quality based on checking the drilling samples taken from the main dam body.
During this inspection trip, the delegation had a detailed exchange discussion of expertise to continue to continue ensuring the work quality with the goal set of completing the project on time and with proper performance.
Some photos taken during the inspection at site:
The delegation inspects the RCC Main Dam.
Inspect the RCC drilling sample taken from the main dam body.
Inspects the RCC dam body’s corridor and the geology of its shoulder.
Exchange meeting after site inspection of project works.
