LAHORE: The Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, accompanied by Chairman Wapda Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed (Retd) on Wednesday visited Diamer Basha Dam and Dasu Hydropower Project to review construction progress and witnessed the major construction sites at both projects.
According to a statement issued from Wapda headquarters, the minister was given a detailed briefing on the progress of ongoing works at various work fronts at Diamer Basha Dam and Dasu Hydropower Project. During interaction with Wapda Project teams, the consultants and the contractors, the minister 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 also inaugurated Barseen Bridge which is 225 meters long arch RCC Bridge on Relocated Karakorum Highway (RKKH-1). The 20.4Km 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 water and generate 4500MW clean, green and affordable electricity, while Dasu, a run-of-the-river hydropower project, will generate 4320MW environment friendly electricity in two stages of 2160MW each.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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