LAHORE:Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo accompanied by WAPDA Chairman Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Muhammad Saeed visited Diamer-Basha Dam and Dasu Hydropower Project (HPP) to review construction progress. They had a detailed visit of the major construction sites at both the projects.
The Federal Minister was given a detailed briefing on the progress of ongoing works at various work fronts at Diamer-Basha Dam and Dasu Hydropower Project, according WAPDA spokesman here Wednesday.
During interaction with WAPDA project teams, the consultants and the contractors, Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo underlined the significance of Diamer-Basha Dam and Dasu Hydropower Project for water, food and energy security of Pakistan, adding that all out efforts must be made to ensure timely completion of these projects in accordance with stipulated quality standards.
During the visit to Dasu Hydropower Project, the Federal Minister for Water Resources also inaugurated Barseen Bridge which is 225 meters long arch RCC bridge on Relocated Karakorum Highway (RKKH-1). The 20.4 Km RKKH-1 is being constructed under Dasu HPP as per CPEC standards, and is expected to open for traffic by February 2027.
On completion, Diamer-Basha Dam will store 8.1 MAF (Million Acre Feet) water and generate 4500 MW clean, green and affordable electricity, while Dasu, a run-of-the-river hydropower project, will generate 4320 MW environment friendly electricity in two stages of 2160 MW each.