Bujagali Falls to disappear

Moses Mulondo 

BUJAGALI Falls will cease to exist when flooding of the new hydro-electric power dam begins on Thursday.

The dam, which is nearing completion, is expected to generate 250MW of electricity and significantly reduce load shedding. It is being developed by Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) in partnership with the Government of Uganda.

The first 50MW is expected by the end of October. Another 50MW will be added by December and by March 2012, it should be producing the full 250MW. 

Bujagali Energy has advised all the residents bordering the Nile upstream of Bujagali dam to remove any crops, structures or personal items that may be within the area to be flowed.