Project Overview
The proposed Sisi Hydropower Project will be located in Bulambuli District, in the Eastern region of Uganda. The Hydropower Plant will have a capacity of 7.1 MW and abstract water from Sisi River with an intake at an elevation of 1624 masl and conveyed via a 2m wide box canal [above ground] to a forebay at an elevation of 1620 masl.
Scope of work
Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd was appointed by responsAbility Renewable Energy Holding to provide professional services for a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), including an ESIA and RAP for the proposed Sisi HPP. In turn Aurecon sub-contracted Proess who carried out:
Services Offered
- Climate Change Assessment
- Water Quality Assessment
- Air Quality and Noise Assessment
- Geotechnical Investigations
- Environmental Flow Assessment
- Biodiversity Assessment
- Terrestrial ecology (fauna and flora) including vegetation and protected species
- Aquatic environment including benthic communities and fisheries
- Physical Cultural Heritage Resources Assessment
- RAP Due Diligence and Detailed Surveys including
- Community Sensitisation and Consultation
- Cadastral Survey
- Property Inspection and Asset Valuation
- Socio-economic Assessment
- Gender Balance Participation
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Development of Grievance Mechanism
- Livelihood Restoration Planning
- Compensation and Resettlement Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- ESIA & RAP Documentation and Reporting
Location: Bulambuli District, Eastern Uganda
Client: Aurecon South Africa/responsAbility
Period: May 2017 – January 2018
