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The initial estimated cost for the dam and power plant was approximately US$ 30 million. As time went on, that estimate was increased to US$ 36 million. The dam, power plant and 44 kilometres (27 mi) of high voltage transmission line from the power house to
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is a 9 MW (12,000 hp) mini hydroelectric power project located across River Wambabya, in Buseruka Sub County,
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Construction, which started in 2005, was completed in January 2013 and was commissioned by the president of Uganda,
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Brian Mayanja, Pascal Kwesiga and Robert Atuhairwe (26 January 2013).
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Kabalega Power Station
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Hoima
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