Categories: Technology

WAPDA awards deal worth Rs442bn to Power China, FWO

ISLAMABAD: To commence the construction work of Diamer-Bhasha dam, Power China and Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) have been awarded the contract worth Rs442 billion by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA).

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

Under the project, a diversion system, access bridge and 21-megawatt Tangir hydroelectric power project will also be constructed.

On behalf of WAPDA, the agreement was signed by Diamer-Bhasha Project Chief Executive Officer Amir Bashir Chaudhry and Yang Jiandu,

Congratulating on the achievement, Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Faisal Vawda informed that the construction work of will be launched within a few weeks.

The project scheduled to be completed till 2028, will ensure water, food and energy security in Pakistan.

The project worth Rs1, 406.5 billion will include a gross water storage capacity of 8.1 million acre-feet and power generation capacity of 4,500 megawatts, with annual generation of 18.1 billion units of electricity, said WAPDA Chairman Lt General (Retd) Muzammil Hussain.

For news and blogs, visit Graana.com.

Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

China’s Upcoming City Near Karachi: A Potential Game Changer for Pakistan’s Real Estate Sector

China’s ambitious plan to construct an entirely new city near Karachi is set to reshape…

7 hours ago

The F1 Impact: Monaco Real Estate Soars to New Heights Amid Surge in Global Interest During Grand Prix Weekend

Monaco’s prime real estate market is reaching unprecedented levels, driven by a confluence of factors…

2 days ago

SBP Reserves Rise by USD 46 Million in Weekly Gain

Karachi: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves continued their upward trend as the State Bank of Pakistan…

3 days ago

Spain Joins the Ranks of Top 5 Global Real Estate Destinations for Foreign Investors

Spain has achieved a notable breakthrough in global real estate investment, securing a place among…

5 days ago

CDA Cancels Contract for Islamabad’s Digital Parking System

Islamabad: The Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) has officially terminated its contract with AJCL, the…

6 days ago

Rawalpindi–Kahuta Road Expansion Added to PSDP 2025–26

Rawalpindi – The long-awaited dualization of the Rawalpindi-Kahuta Road, a key transport corridor connecting Rawalpindi…

7 days ago