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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - The Minister of Water and Energy, Hamyoon Kohastani, Task Force Gladiator Civil Affairs Team and Afghan engineer, Anwar Siawash, met with more than 30 local contractors interested in bidding on the refurbishment of the Jabal Saraj Power Plant, Feb. 15, in Charikar, Jabal Saraj District, Parwan province.
The Jabal Saraj Power Plant's turbine generators have dropped electrical output dramatically after more than 90 years of use.
This facility represents one of the United States' early investments in Afghanistan, said Army Col. Scott A. Spellmon, TF Warrior's commander. TF Warrior is the headquarters for TF Gladiator.
"Constructed by American A.C. Jewitt from 1911-1918, the turbines and materials for this hydro-electric plant were hauled over the Hindu Kush Mountains by elephant carts. Today, its two general electric turbines still provide electrical power to the people of Jabul Saraj. We are excited and proud to restore this power plant to its original capacity," Spellmon said.
Over the course of three hours, Kohastani and Siawash explained expectations, answered questions and led a brief tour of the plant, said Army Capt. Bonitto Housen, TF Gladiator Civil Affairs Team leader, who helped coordinate the pre-bid meeting.
Siawash, who works with TF Gladiator as an engineer and cultural advisor, described the meeting as a success.
"There was a very good turnout, and this prevents any misunderstandings between the contractors and TF Gladiator of what we expect for the refurbishment of this power plant," he said.
Local contractor, Abau Shkoor, commented as he left the power plant grounds, "This will be a great benefit for our country and our people...to have local companies bid on and rehabilitate this power plant."
| Date Taken: | 02.15.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 02.19.2009 08:24 |
| Story ID: | 30185 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
| Web Views: | 406 |
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