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The 969-megawatt Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project is expected to get back to power generation by July after a year-long closure due to tunnel collapse .
A significant development at the blockade in tail race tunnel the Project has been achieved on Eid day. Tunnel collapse of 150 ft length has been restored, announced a spokesman of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA).
Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project on Sunday and witnessed construction activities on the remedial works. He appreciated the efforts of Project Team WAPDA, China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) and Consultants of the Project.
The Chairman was briefed that the remedial works for restoration of Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project are under way in light of the report furnished by the International Panel of Experts.
Hydraulic lining shutter is being installed inside the tail race tunnel for concrete lining, while the allied works are also continuing side by side.
Risk analysis report by the Consultants is expected to be finalized during the next month. Chairman WAPDA directed Project Authorities to resume electricity generation from the Project by end July.
