FAST FACTS
The Bakun Hydroelectric Dam is the second highest concrete faced rockfill dam in the world.
Bakun dam is 207 metres high with a reservoir surface area of nearly 70,000 hectares, about the size of Singapore.
The main civil works began in 2002 by Malaysia-China Hydro Joint Venture.
A workforce of just over 3000 are on site at the peak of construction activity.
Experts, engineers, specialists and consultants worldwide are involved in this mega-project.
Upon completion, the Bakun Dam will generate 2400MW of clean electricity.
Bakun Dam is emission-free and has a 0% impact on global warming.