Islamabad: Chairman WAPDA Engineer Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) was briefed during his visit to under-construction Mohmand Dam that diversion system is scheduled for completion in November this year, while project is likely to be completed in 2026.

Member (Finance) WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry and member (Power) WAPDA Engineer Jamil Akhtar were also present during Chairman’s visit to Mohmand Dam.

WAPDA is constructing Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project on River Swat, upstream of MundaHeadworks in Mohmand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

During his visit to project, Chairman reviewed construction work on different sites, which included re-regulation pond, main Dam, spillway, diversion tunnels, access tunnel, power intake, power house, switch yard and irrigation system etc. He urged upon project management to strictly adhere to specifications laid down for construction of project. Reviewing pre and post-flood situations, Chairman was of view that concerted efforts are needed to complete this mega project in accordance with timelines. WAPDA’s project management, consultants and contractor will have to work pro-actively in this regard, he said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 26 2023

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