Murum Dam
| Murum Dam | |
|---|---|
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  Location of Murum Dam in Malaysia | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | 2008 |
| Owner(s) | Sarawak Energy Berhad |
The Murum Dam is a gravity dam currently under construction in the province of Sarawak on the Malaysian island of Borneo. Concerns have been raised about the displacement of the Dayak people and the removal of rainforest due to the construction of the dam. Construction began in 2008 and is expected to be complete in 2013.[3]
The dam site is located on the Murum River, which is in the uppermost part of the Rajang River basin, 200 km (124 mi) from Bintulu. The upstream of Rajang river includes four steps, which are Pelagus, Bakun, Murum, and Belaga. The Murum Hydroelectric Project is the second Step-Hydroelectric Project of the four steps to be constructed, and is 70 km (43 mi) from the constructing Bakun Hydroelectric Project downstream.
See also
References
- ^ "Hydroelectric Power Dams in Sarawak". Sarawak Integrated Water Resources Master Management Plan. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- ^ "Murum Hydroelectric Project, Malaysia". Sinohydro Bureau 8 CO., LTD International Department. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- ^ Sovacool, Benjamin K. (March 2011). "Settling the SCORE: The Implications of The Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) In Malaysia" (PDF). Energy Governance Case Study #04. Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
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