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Update: Kengtawng to light Shan State South by 2006

The path of the diversion, yet to be constructed when S.H.A.N.'s source left the area two months ago, had already been marked with wooden and bamboo stakes. It would be 4ft deep and 4ft wide, he said.

Chronology

14 November 2001
34 Chinese experts, 90 Burmese workers and 200 security troops arrive at the Falls. (S.H.A.N.)

12 December 2001
The group leaves after 62 men (19 Chinese, 21 workers and 22 soldiers) died through various causes. (S.H.A.N.)

19 September 2002
A 10-men team of Japanese engineers escorted to the falls. (S.H.A.N.)

15 November 2002
Gen Maung Aye visits Kengtawng. There will be three turbines generating 30 megawatts at the first phase and another turbine generating 15 megawatts at the second phase. (New Light of Myanmar)

5 December 2002
Col Tint Lwin informs people in Kengtawng who are celebrating Shan New Year that Kengtawng will be supplying electricity to the whole southern Shan State by 2004. (S.H.A.N.)

18 May 2003
Lt-Gen Soe Win, Secretary-2, visits Kengtawng. The Hydro Electric Power Department reports the challenge is to undertake the task without tarnishing the natural beauty of the waterfall and its environs.

18 MW turbines generating 472 million kw will be installed and the power will be distributed to 11 townships including Taunggyi after the extension of 66 kv line. (New Light of Myanmar)

24 May 2004
Gen Khin Nyunt visits Kengtawng. He is reported that the plant will be installed with three 18-megawatt turbines generating 472 million kilowatts. (New Light of Myanmar)