Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project
#WAPDA awards US$ 354.6 million contract for Civil Works to PCCCL
#Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) awarded contract worth US$ 354.6 million for civil works of the 1530 MW-Tarbela 5th Extension Hydro power Project to Power Construction Corporation of #China Limited (PCCCL) through an international competitive bidding.
Tarbela 5th Extension Hydro power Project is being constructed on Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam with approved PC-I of US$ 807 million. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), World Bank is providing US$ 390 million, while Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to the tune of US$ 300 million.
Cumulative generation capacity of the project stands at 1530 MW with three generating units of 510 MW each. The project, scheduled to start electricity generation by Mid 2024. With completion of Tarbela 5th extension hydro power project installed capacity at Tarbela Dam will rise from 4888 MW to 6418 MW.