*ISLAMABAD – **Pakistan seek $26 billion for construction of three MegaDams in the Country.*
*The construction of major dams, including Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu wouldcost $26 billion to Pakistan’s kitty.*
This was stated by Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd), while addressing a conference at Islamabadon Monday.
Hussain, while delving into the cost of dams said that $15 billion isneeded for Diamer-Bhasha Dam, $8bn for Dasu Dam and $3bn for Mohmand Dam.Chairman WAPDA said that work on Bhasha Dam will commence this year andproduction will start from 2028. The dam will generate 4,500 megawatts ofelectricity.
Meanwhile, the construction work on multipurpose Mohmand Dam HydropowerProject, which will is the 5th highest concrete-face-rock-fill Dam (CFRD)in the world, would be completed during high flow season in 2025 as per thetimelines.
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Hussain also emphasized on the need to pay special attention on waterresources, its uses and retention.
Meanwhile, Chairman National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)Tusif H. Farooqi said that aside of circular debt the power sector isfacing several issues.
