Lesotho Highlands Development Authority

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Lesotho Highlands Development Authority company profile

Lesotho Highlands Development Authority manages the planning, implementation and operation of the multi-phase Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The organization oversees large-scale dams, transfer tunnels and related infrastructure that deliver bulk water to South Africa while supporting hydropower generation in Lesotho. Responsibilities include engineering design coordination, construction supervision, asset maintenance and water transfer operations. The authority administers procurement processes, contracts and concessions for project phases and associated works. It also manages environmental impact assessments, resettlement programs and livelihood restoration for affected communities. Additional activities cover catchment and watershed management, land and resettlement compensation, and monitoring of social and environmental performance. Lesotho Highlands Development Authority publishes tenders, manages real estate linked to project infrastructure and provides technical information to governments and stakeholders.