The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has signed the agreement for HM-1 Contract of Diamer Basha Dam Project at a ceremony held at WAPDA House. The contract, worth Rs. 133.18 billion, has been awarded to Power China – IKAN Joint Venture (JV), it was reported on Saturday.
Diamer Basha Dam HM-1 Contract comprises hydro-mechanical equipment and hydraulic steel structures of the Project.
The work includes manufacturing, supply and installation of gates and steel structures to control water flows at the Dam.
The equipment will be installed at the flushing tunnels on both left and right banks, the power intakes and the outlets of the Dam.
It also includes steel lining, hoisting systems, pumping systems and allied electrical works.
Diamer Basha Dam is a priority project of the Federal Government for water, food and energy security of Pakistan. It is being constructed across the River Indus, 40-km downstream of Chilas town.
On completion, the Dam will have gross water storage of 8.1 MAF and installed power generation capacity of 4500 MW.
