This News Bulletin provides an update on the Hatgyi Dam{Utgyi Dam}project in Bu Tho Township, Hpapun District between December 2011 and May 2013. During this period, the company in charge of the dam?s construction held consultation meetings with the affected community to explain the benefits of the project, such as the provision of electricity generated by hydro-power, but also explained that approximately 300 or 400 villagers in certain areas would need to be relocated due to the flooding that would occur during construction. This bulletin highlights local concerns related to the consultation process carried out by the company. In one meeting that had been facilitated by a local Border Guard Force commander, a presentation about the project was delivered by representatives from the dam construction company in Burmese, which could not be fully understood by the Karen-speaking attendees. One villager also stated that, if necessary, they would relocate downriver of the dam in Hpa-an District, while the company designated a different area in Bago town for relocation. Villagers reported that they felt they could not oppose the KNU?s approval of the project, while the BGF commander informed KHRG that the consent of the local community is necessary.