Chairman WAPDA reviews construction work at Dasu Hydropower Project
Chairman WAPDA visited the under-construction Dasu Hydropower Project and reviewed construction work on the starter dam, cut-of-wall and underground powerhouse.
He was briefed the second diversion tunnel is scheduled for completion in mid-April, while cut-of-wall is in mid-May. The river diversion system will also stand completed by mid-May to pass through the River Indus round-the-year.
The Chairman urged upon the project authorities to complete construction work as per the schedule.
The 2160-MW Phase-I of the Dasu Hydropower Project is likely to start electricity generation in 2026.
WAPDA chairman said that Dasu Hydropower Project is of immense importance for a quantum increase in green and low-cost hydel electricity in the national grid, therefore the project authorities must ensure achieving major construction milestones in accordance with the timelines set for the purpose. He directed the management to double their efforts for completion of the project in accordance with the stipulated time and construction standards. Earlier, the chairman was briefed about the progress on the project. It was apprised that the construction work is underway simultaneously on as many as eight sites which include diversion tunnels, underground powerhouse, flushing and traffic tunnel, Relocation of Karakoram Highway, right bank access roads, 132 KV transmission line, WAPDA colony and offices.